--Design-Build Construction Contract for the Central Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) Electrical Distribution System Upgrade, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, UPC NO. FTW 333

This is a notice of intent to issue a solicitation in summer 2007 for the Design-Build Construction Contract for the Central Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) Electrical Distribution System Upgrade, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, UPC NO. FTW 333. Project descri ption: Replace substation and upgrade power capacity and distribution. Work will consist of adding and replacing transformers, modernizing and replacing all switchgear and protective devices, modernizing generator control system to incorporate current sta te-of-art controls and monitoring, and installing standby generation to provide the CHPP with a 'black-start' capability. Upgrade the Fort Wainwright power distribution and breaker system by adding looping capability and replacing selected distribution fee ders. The power distribution system consists of poles, fixtures, guys/anchors, overhead and underground conductors, street lighting (poles, circuits, and fixtures); transformers, and the distribution switchgear in the CHPP. The critical electric equipment of the CHPP system consists of the generator switchgear, generator controls, and the substation tie with the local utility. The DRAFT solicitation is posted at the FEDTEDS website, https://www.fedteds.gov/fedteds/start.nsf/frm.vendorlogin?openform?&SolicitationNumber=W911KB-07-R-0005. Please note this is only a working DRAFT. The actual solicitation, when released, may differ significantly from this document. This draft is released to provide industry an opportunity to comment on the agencys requirement before the final solicitation is released. Please send your comments to Kevin Maloy at [email protected] no later than close of business May 01, 2007. All industry submissions will be reviewed. Suggestions may or may not be incorporated into the final solicitation, depending on what is in the best interest of the Government. Issuance of this draft solicita tion does not obligate the Government to a contract award nor is the Government liable for any costs incurred in responding to this draft solicitation. POC Email you questions/comments to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska at [email protected]