Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking to award a sole-source contract to the Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI) International Inc. for hydropower education and training services. The contract aims to provide USACE with access to new research projects, in-person meetings, webinars, recorded trainings, assessment tools, and guidance specific to hydropower interest groups. The services will focus on hydropower equipment, protection and control devices, and asset management. The contract is expected to be awarded under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and will be for a total cost of approximately $59,364.90 to $251,400.00.
Key aspects of the contract include:
• Collaboration with the hydropower industry to advance state-of-the-art technology and practices
• Access to research projects, in-person meetings, and webinars
• Recorded trainings and assessment tools
• Guidance on hydropower equipment, protection and control devices, and asset management
• Focus on lowering capital and operation costs, extending equipment life, and improving safety and environmental performance