Opportunity
Federal Register #Project No. 3295-013
FERC Pre-Filing Notice for Columbia Basin Hydropower Project License Application
Buyer
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
Project No. 3295-013
NAICS
237990
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, has issued a notice related to the Columbia Basin Hydropower Project, specifically the Summer Falls Hydroelectric Project in Grant County, Washington. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Department of Energy - Project Details: - Notice concerns the pre-filing process for a new license application for the Summer Falls Hydroelectric Project - Located within the Bureau of Reclamation's Main Canal - Associated with Project No. 3295-013 - Requested Actions: - FERC requests comments on the Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Scoping Document 1 (SD1) - Solicits study requests and identification of environmental issues - Requires environmental and regulatory consultations with: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - NOAA Fisheries - State Historic Preservation Officer - NAICS Codes: - 237110: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction - 237130: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction - No specific products, part numbers, quantities, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Focus on environmental and regulatory consultation and identification of issues for hydropower licensing - No procurement of goods or services at this stage
Description
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced its intent to initiate the pre-filing process for a license application related to Columbia Basin Hydropower. This includes the filing of the Pre-Application Document (PAD), commencement of the pre-filing process, and a request for comments on the PAD and scoping document. The notice identifies issues and associated study requests and invites comments by September 23, 2026. The project is located within the Bureau of Reclamation's Main Canal in Grant County, Washington, and involves environmental and regulatory consultations.