Electrical Upgrades to Support Future Three

Estimated Value: $450,000
Open New 9 days left Minnesotarfi
Nov 10, 2026
Nov 19, 2026 5:00 PM
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rfi
237130
Small Business

Key questions

When is this bid due?

Responses are due November 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM (local agency time). That is 9 days from today.

Where is the work?

Minnesota. It is listed with other open Minnesota government bids on BidsNexus.

Who can bid?

The notice sets this opportunity aside for Small Business businesses. Confirm eligibility in the solicitation documents.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 237130.

What kind of solicitation is it?

Request for Information (RFI).

How do I respond?

Responses go through the agency's official posting on sam.gov. BidsNexus links to the original solicitation and its documents; a free account shows the link and emails you similar bids.

AI Summary
The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking information from qualified contractors for electrical upgrades at Lac qui Parle Dam to support future three-phase power. This RFI aims to gauge market capability, particularly among small businesses, for work including transformer installation, utility pole setup, and electrical connections. Responses should include a capability statement detailing relevant experience and capacity.
🏆 Who won similar work here

Most recent contracts from Department of the Army under NAICS 237130, last 3 years. Typical award: $136K.

MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES$3MJul 2026//this is a contract executed under the host nation abg75 construction program. acws ver… details
BAHR ELECTRIC LLC$51KJun 2026Task order on outside cable plant idiq - provide fiber optic and copper telecommunication… details
CCI FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES LLC$271KMay 2026Power reliability enhancement program (prep) engineering support to perform testing and m… details
BAHR ELECTRIC LLC$16KMay 2026Task order on outside cable plant idiq - provide fiber optic and copper telecommunication… details
GLOBAL ENGINEERING SERVICES INC$136KMay 2026Work shall consist of the installation of a critical electrical line to building 35 commu… details

Source: USAspending.gov. Similar work, not necessarily this exact contract.

Line Items
ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
Maintain/refeed single-phase 120/240-volt transformer for lighting, gage house, and toilet area 1 job $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Construction
Supply and install multiple utility poles (likely from the south heading north) 5 each $8,000.00 $40,000.00 Construction
Supply and install three (3) 480-volt transformers 3 each $12,000.00 $36,000.00 Construction
Supply and install metering equipment on final utility pole near dam 1 job $7,000.00 $7,000.00 Construction
Connection from existing 480-volt, three-phase source to new service/distribution panel 1 job $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Construction
Demolition and cutting of existing conduit and conductors 1 job $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Construction
Disconnection of existing single-phase feed to the dam (contractor may salvage wire) 1 job $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Construction
Coordination of easements with USACE and Lac qui Parle County 1 job $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Professional Services
Coordination of metering, transformers, power access, and other needs with USACE and MN Valley Light and Power 1 job $12,000.00 $12,000.00 Professional Services
Testing, grounding, submittals, and applicable state inspection for electrical upgrades 1 job $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Construction
Potential for tree and brush removal 1 job $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Construction
General labor, tools, equipment, and supervision for electrical upgrades 1 lot $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Construction
Estimated Bid Value$450,000.00

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