In FY 2001 a supply contract for furnishing and installing replacement bushings for the three single-phase power transformers was unsuccessfully advertised. Due to excessive bid costs, a decision was made to cancel this procurement action and replace the transformer in FY 2004. Designs and specifications were initiated in FY 2002 and were completed in FY 2003 for this work. The contract was awarded in FY 2003 for installation of a new 3-phase transformer, modification of existing bus work and installation of new power cables in FY 2004.

Preparation of designs and specifications for a contract to replace the generating unit voltage regulator was initiated in FY 2002. The contract was issued and awarded in FY 2003 for installation in FY 2004.

Preparation of designs and specifications for a contract to replace the powerplant switchgear was initiated in FY 2002. The contract will be issued and awarded in FY 2004 for installation in FY 2004.

Shoshone Canyon Conduit water restrictions, coupled with chronic oil leak and thrust bearing problems after the rewind reassembly, accounted for high production costs for FY-1994.

The fractured and soluble nature of the rocks which form the free flow section of the Shoshone Canyon Conduit has resulted in significant maintenance expenses which are assigned to Heart Mountain Power plant. A congressional budget write-in during FY-1996 resulted in a $600,000 obligation during that fiscal year for Reclamation's share of the costs associated with repairs to the conduit. Expenditure of these funds was accomplished over a 5-year period.