# USACE Seeks Bridgeport Dam Upgrade Input

USACE Seattle District will hold an industry day and site inspection on December 3, 2026, at Chief Joseph Dam in Bridgeport, Washington, to gather contractor input on modernizing the dam’s 15.5 kV main-unit breaker disconnects and related equipment. The district is evaluating options ranging from refurbishing and motorizing the existing disconnects to replacing disconnects or breakers, or the complete switchgear assembly. No bids or quotes are being requested at this stage.

- Contractors with medium-voltage generation-station modernization experience can provide technical, cost, constructability, risk, and small-business participation input during the event.
- The industry day offers an opportunity to inform the agency’s understanding of modernization approaches before a solicitation; it is not a request for proposals or pricing.
- Interested firms can submit the completed Request for Visit Authority (RVA) for event registration to Sarah Malowicki or Londres Medranda. Small-business inquiries can be directed to Enshane Hill-Nomoto.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District (USACE Seattle District)

### Vendors
- Brown Boveri Corporation (Manufacturer of existing disconnects serving Units 1–16)
- GE (Manufacturer of existing disconnects serving Units 17–27)

### Sources
- [Industry Day: Chief Joseph Dam Main Unit XJ Breaker Disconnects Modernization](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17366698) - SAM