Z--Relocation of Utility Lines (Sole Source Action) at the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site

The US Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, plans to award a sole source contract to NStar for the relocation of two power transmission cables and ten distribution cables crossing the Acushnet River at the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site. This work is a necessary precursor to the environmental dredging activities at the site. The contract will be funded jointly by the Government and NStar, as the utility company owns the existing cables and is uniquely qualified to carry out the relocation. The sole source justification is based on NStar being the only entity authorized and capable of performing work on its own transmission lines under FAR and DFARS regulations. The contract, identified under solicitation number W912WJ12R00XX and classified under NAICS code 237130, involves coordination primarily through the US Army Corps of Engineers office located in Concord, Massachusetts. Interested parties seeking further information are directed to contact Sheila Winston-Vincuilla. This procurement action falls under the Department of Defense, specifically the New England District office, and ensures proper utility adjustments ahead of the remediation efforts to address contamination in the New Bedford Harbor.