T1 Data Circuit, Telecom Services Trinity Dam

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Background The US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), California Great Basin – Interior Region 10 intends to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with TDS/Happy Valley Telephone Company. This contract aims to provide a recurring requirement for Facilities Access Service for a T1 Data Circuit for the Central Valley Operations Office (CVOO). The T1 Circuit is essential for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System, which is utilized to control operations between Trinity Dam and Keswick Dam. TDS/Happy Valley Telephone Company has been the sole provider of this service since 2009, and their role as the Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) was established in 1984 following the breakup of the AT&T monopoly. Work Details The contract involves providing Facilities Access Service for a T1 Data Circuit dedicated to the SCADA system. The tasks include maintaining the T1 Circuit, which is controlled by a computer system to manage its operational status (on/off). The monthly service fee grants access to this critical infrastructure. The service will be provided over a period of five years, consisting of a base year plus four option years. Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract will span from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031. Place of Performance The contract will be performed in Trinity County, California, where Trinity Dam is located. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be able to demonstrate that they are the sole source provider of Facilities Access Service for the T1 Data Circuit. They must have established credentials as the Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) in the area and comply with regulations set by National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) Tariffs and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Intrastate Rates. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior contract 140R2021P0097 awarded to Happy Valley Telephone Company for a “T1 DATA CIRCUIT FOR TRINITY AND KESWICK DAM” with a value of $39,184 and a period of performance from 09/01/21 to 08/31/26. The current requirement similarly seeks Facilities Access Service for a dedicated T1 circuit supporting the SCADA system used between Trinity Dam and Keswick Dam, with the monthly service fee enabling ongoing circuit access. The described function and location (Trinity County) indicate the new action is likely a continuation of the same telecommunications service.