Koontz Electric Secures $14M Army Contract for Fort Peck Dam Switchgear Upgrade

Koontz Electric Co. Inc., Morrilton, Arkansas, was awarded a $13,987,789 firm-fixed-price contract for a 15kV dam switchgear upgrade. Bids were solicited via the internet with seven received. Work will be performed in Fort Peck, Montana, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 30, 2028. Fiscal 2026 Western States Power Corp. funds in the amount of $13,987,789 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is the contracting activity (W9128F-26-C-A012).