Notice of Intent - Brand Name AFD Shell Panolin S5 Grease EAL A600P 1

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Shell Panolin, formerly known as Panolin America, Inc., located at 2300 Barrington Rd Ste 400, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-2036.

The purpose of this contract is to provide brand name Shell Panolin S5 Grease EAL A600P 1, previously known as Panolin Biogrease EP1. This product is required for the replacement of grease and petroleum products at Albeni Falls Dam in Oldtown, Idaho. The current products do not meet the Standard Environmental Policy for Oil Accountability at Hydro Operating Projects in the Northwestern Division and Seattle District. Shell Panolin is recognized as the only known provider of this specific product.

Work Details
The contract involves the supply of Shell Panolin S5 Grease EAL A600P 1 (formerly Panolin Biogrease EP1) for use as Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EAL) at Albeni Falls Dam.

The total estimated cost for this procurement is $25,439.28 for six 180 kg drums. The need for these petroleum products arises from the requirement to replace existing products that do not comply with environmental standards. Compatibility testing has shown that Panolin Biogrease EP1 is suitable for use in the existing grease/lubricating system serving the wicket gates at Albeni Falls Dam and has been proven compatible with other greases used in similar systems across various dams along the Columbia and Snake rivers.

Place of Performance
Albeni Falls Dam, Oldtown, Idaho