Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Power Pole Relocation

This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract to MidState Electric Cooperative, Inc. for services related to the relocation of the Power Pole on Century Drive in Bend, OR. The Forest Services intends to negotiate directly with MidState Electric for the trenching needed to extend the underground power wires, boring under Century Drive for the extended underground power wires, and relocation of the overhead power poles to connect lines to the steel power pole. This requirement will be procured in accordance to FAR 6.302-1 where MidState Electric has been identified as the single provider of the required services. A RFP will not be posted to Fedbizops and the Government intends to negotiate directly with the MidState Electric. All comments or questions should be directed to the Contracting Officer listed below.