Colby Clifford is a Contract Specialist. Colby is associated with 19 contracts. Activity spans Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
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The project involves pavement maintenance and infrastructure improvements at the Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center parking areas and along the Hungry Horse Dam Lower Road and powerplant parking lot. Work includes debris removal behind jersey barriers, road and curve widening, culvert extension, replacement of retroreflective markers, and repair activities such as crack sealing and chip sealing to enhance surface integrity and safety. All tasks are focused on maintaining and upgrading critical transportation and access infrastructure in a high-traffic recreational area adjacent to the dam.
The contract is solicited under the number 140R1026B0008 with a posting date of August 7, 2026, and a response deadline of September 8, 2026. It is classified under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction and is managed by the Department of the Interior’s Pacific Northwest Region office in Boise, Idaho. The primary point of contact is Lisa Ball, reachable via email at lball@usbr.gov. The project is issued as a sources sought notice, indicating the government is gathering industry interest and capabilities prior to formal procurement, with no set-aside designation specified at this time.
Department Of The InteriorID,
NAICS
237310
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
PSC
Z1LB
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The contract pertains to the replacement of damaged stator bottom and top bars in Generator 23 at the Nathaniel Washington Power Plant near Grand Coulee Dam in Washington, with work to be performed on federal land adjacent to the cities of Grand Coulee and Coulee Dam, approximately 90 miles west of Spokane. The solicitation number is 140R1026B0007, issued by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Pacific Northwest Region under NAICS code 237990, and is structured as a Sources Sought notice with a firm fixed price construction contract type. The response deadline is July 23, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via the Construction Document Management System (CDMS), with a strict 40 MB file size limit per transmittal; hard copies are permitted for oversized files and for specific items like signed bonds and physical samples. The work requires compliance with ASME thread standards, Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, and federal hazardous waste regulations, with all materials subject to inspection and acceptance solely at the jobsite after installation and testing.
Contract performance is governed by detailed procedural and documentation requirements, including submission of a baseline schedule using Primavera P6, with critical path methodology, work breakdown structure, and weather-adjusted calendars approved before any onsite work begins. Monthly updated schedules must be submitted at least seven days before invoicing, with narratives explaining schedule changes and delays. Key submittals include safety and health programs, job hazard analyses, security plans, payment and performance bonds within ten days of award, spare bars testing results, and final repair records. The contractor must maintain a full-time onsite safety representative with OSHA 30-Hour certification and current first aid and CPR training, and at least two personnel must complete F-HECP training. No work may commence without government approval of the safety program and attendance at a pre-mobilization meeting. The contract operates under a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology, meaning the lowest-priced compliant offer will be selected without trade-offs. All invoicing must be electronic through CDMS, and payments are governed by prompt payment provisions. Marking requirements mandate permanent labeling of fasteners with manufacturer and grade identifiers, and all submittals must include the contract number, title, and manufacturer details. The place of performance is fixed at the power plant, and the government retains authority to issue stop-work orders without cost or time liability to the contractor. No FOB terms or specific
Department Of The InteriorID,$500K–$45Mest.
NAICS
237990
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC
Z2MD
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The contract pertains to the modernization of cranes at the Nathaniel Washington Power Plant, part of the Grand Coulee Dam facility located approximately 80 miles west of Spokane, Washington, within Okanogan County and on Colville Confederated Tribes’ Tribal Lands. The work involves upgrading existing crane systems to improve safety, efficiency, and operational reliability at this critical hydroelectric infrastructure site. The solicitation number is 140R1026R0005, with a posting date of July 8, 2026, and a response deadline of August 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The NAICS code 237990 indicates this is a special construction project outside the scope of traditional building or infrastructure categories, specifically classified under Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
The contracting authority is the U.S. Department of the Interior, managed through the Pacific Northwest Region Office under designation PN 6615, with the primary point of contact being Colby Clifford at the Boise, Idaho office. The place of performance is at the Grand Coulee Dam site, and contractors must be prepared to work on tribal lands, which may involve coordination with tribal authorities and compliance with tribal regulations in addition to federal requirements. The solicitation is issued as a special notice under the SAM.gov system, and interested parties are directed to the official online portal for full details and submission requirements. No set-aside designation is specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size or classification.
Department Of The InteriorID,
NAICS
237990
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC
Z2MD
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region, is soliciting bids for the replacement of the excitation system at the Hungry Horse Powerplant in Montana under solicitation 140R1025B0003. This project is set aside 100 percent for small businesses under NAICS 237990, with an estimated magnitude between 5 million and 15 million dollars. The scope of work includes the construction, installation, testing, and training for the replacement of excitation systems for four generators (G1 through G4), as well as mobilization, preparatory work, and the use of a Contract Document Management System. The project requires strict adherence to safety and technical standards, including NFPA 70, IEEE C37.2, and OSHA construction safety standards.
Bids are submitted as sealed proposals, with the award based on a price reasonableness determination, typically following Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable procedures. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price or 3 million dollars, whichever is less, is required. Performance involves significant security obligations, including mandatory personnel suitability screenings, government-issued identification, and protection of Controlled Unclassified Information. Invoicing is processed exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform, and contractor performance will be tracked via the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System. Inspection may occur at the point of manufacture or the jobsite, but final acceptance of materials is conducted only at the jobsite following successful installation and testing.
Department Of The InteriorHungry Horse,
ID,
USA$5M–$15Mest.
NAICS
237990
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC
Z2MD
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The Anderson Ranch Dam Turbine Modernization and Runner Replacement project is a heavy and civil engineering construction effort managed by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation for the Anderson Ranch Powerplant in Boise, Idaho. This negotiated solicitation, identified by solicitation number 140R1023R0001 and NAICS code 237990, involves the modernization, refurbishment, and runner replacement for Unit 1 and Unit 2. The project magnitude exceeds 10 million dollars, with a designated performance period running from June 5, 2023, to June 4, 2027.
The procurement process included multiple amendments to refine technical specifications across divisions 01 through 52, covering areas such as coatings, plumbing, and electrical power generation. Key requirements include warranted performance characteristics for turbine efficiency and power, as well as strict delivery and performance schedules. The final solicitation phase incorporated updated operational data, revised engineering drawings, and a comprehensive Q&A process to clarify past performance and technical requirements before the final proposal deadline.
Department Of The InteriorID,
USA$10Mest.
NAICS
237990
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC
Z2MD
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The Hungry Horse Window Replacement project, solicitation number 140R1021B0014, is a federal contract awarded by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, specifically through the Pacific Northwest Region. The project involves the full replacement of window units and frames within the West Generator Room of the Hungry Horse Powerplant in Montana. The scope of work is comprehensive, encompassing general requirements, concrete repair, thermal protection, and the installation of new windows, as well as the critical removal of asbestos and other regulated metals.
This project was designated as a 100 percent set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238150, with an anticipated contract value between 1 million and 5 million dollars. The contract mandates a performance period of 680 calendar days following the notice to proceed. Due to the nature of the facility, access to detailed specifications and drawings required the submission of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement. The procurement process was managed by the office located in Boise, Idaho.
Department Of The InteriorID,
USA$1M–$5Mest.
NAICS
238150
Glass and Glazing Contractors
PSC
Z2MD
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
