S--Notice of Sole Source

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis. This contract would require C&L Electric Cooperative to furnish all materials, equipment, supplies, labor, and services required to provide engineering, design and construction cost estimate to rack out existing power lines for Montgomery Point Lock and Dam. To rack out a circuit breaker means to unplug it from its cubicle so that it cannot conduct electric power to the circuit where work is being performed, even if someone were to close its contacts. This action is pursuant to 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. C&L Electric Cooperative has territorial rights to the geographic area where the work is to be performed. C&L Electric Cooperative also owns and operates the overhead power lines and substation equipment that is to be removed. This notice of intent is being issued for information purposes only and it is not a request for proposals. Solicitation documents are not available. Responses to this notice must be in writing and must be received within fifteen (15) days from publication of this synopsis. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All responses must be directed to Brandy Thomas at [email protected].