Rock Island Powerhouse 1 Unwatering Pump P1-B Installation

This contract calls for the removal of an existing vertical turbine pump (P1‑B) and installation of a new unwatering pump at the Rock Island Powerhouse 1 facility, a small‑works utility project in Washington State. The Chelan Public Utility District awarded the work to Vet First Constructors, LLC (operating as Vet First Mechanical) for a fixed price of $152,500, well within the agency’s $200,000 estimate. The project involves mechanical installation, site preparation, and testing of the new pump to ensure reliable power‑plant operation. • Scope: Replace and install the P1‑B unwatering pump at Rock Island Powerhouse 1. • Awarded Vendor: Vet First Constructors, LLC dba Vet First Mechanical (Kent, WA). • Budget: Agency estimate $200k; awarded contract $152.5k (firm‑fixed‑price). • Location: Chelan County, Washington; contact Tammy Harn (509‑661‑4479, [email protected]).