Alabama Power BWT Electrical Utility Service J&A

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, is contemplating a new Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract W9127826CA006 for electrical utility services under the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 41, 'Acquisition of Utility Services.' This contract will be funded using non-expiring Operation & Maintenance General (O&MG) funding. The proposed contractor is Alabama Power Company, which is designated as the exclusive electric service provider for the geographic area covering the Black Warrior & Tombigbee (BW&T) Demopolis/Holt Project Offices, as mandated by Alabama state law. Work Details The contractor will provide electrical utility services for the Black Warrior & Tombigbee (BW&T) Demopolis/Holt Project Offices, specifically for accounts related to Power for Site Offices, Parks, and Compound. The services are to be provided over a period of ten years. The justification for this acquisition cites Alabama Code § 37-14-1, which establishes exclusive service territories for electric suppliers within the state. This necessitates that electricity procurement for this location be made solely from Alabama Power Company. The contract ensures continuous power supply and mitigates risks associated with power loss, which could lead to safety hazards and negative public attention. Period of Performance The contract will be performed over a period of ten years. Place of Performance Black Warrior & Tombigbee (BW&T) Demopolis/Holt Project Offices, Alabama.