32801 EBFD Sump Pump Replacement   2

Background
The solicitation 140R4026Q0074 is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation for the replacement of sump pumps at the Elephant Butte Powerplant. The project aims to ensure continuous protection of powerplant equipment and maintain safe operations by installing a reliable dewatering system.

Work Details
The contractor will remove existing sump pump and eductor systems and install a complete replacement dewatering system in the Elephant Butte Powerplant basement. The new system includes:
- Dual centrifugal sump pumps (3 total, with 2 installed and 1 spare)
- Associated motors
- Complete venturi eductor assembly
- New stainless-steel piping and valves
- Replacement stainless-steel sole plate
- Level sensing devices
- Integration with existing control panel and plant annunciation systems.

The contractor must comply with all safety requirements, provide temporary dewatering during construction, and perform all necessary testing, commissioning, and training. Pricing must cover all materials, installation, safety compliance, testing, training, and warranty obligations necessary for a fully functional system.

Period of Performance
The work is to be performed during the non-generation window from October 15 to February 14.

Place of Performance
Elephant Butte Powerplant basement located at 4696 HWY 51, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be classified as a Small Business as this opportunity is set-aside for small business concerns. Contractors must comply with various safety regulations including OSHA standards related to confined spaces and hazardous energy control. They are required to submit a Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and other safety documentation prior to mobilization.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The solicitation appears to have a closely related prior contract, 140R4026P0021, awarded to Brimhall Industrial for $81,392 (03/10/26–06/16/26). That prior work involved repairing/refurbishing sump pumps for the Morrow Point Dam, which aligns with the current requirement to remove existing sump pump components and install a replacement dewatering system (including sump pumps and associated equipment) at the Elephant Butte Powerplant.