Bidwell Canyon Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Replacement

Surprise Valley Electric Corporation will undertake a powerline system improvement project along County Road 224 in Bidwell Canyon, Fort Bidwell, California, replacing existing overhead powerlines with an underground residential distribution cable. The project will install approximately 4,800 feet of underground power cable starting at the end of the pavement and extending westward within the existing county right-of-way. This initiative is designed to significantly reduce the risk of wildfires by eliminating exposed overhead lines while simultaneously enhancing the reliability of electric service to customers in the area. The work is part of a broader effort to modernize the local distribution infrastructure and is being managed under the jurisdiction of Modoc County, with Sean Curtis serving as the primary point of contact as Interim Planning Director and Nick Brandow as the Distribution Manager for SVEC. The project was posted as a forecast on June 18, 2026, and the place of performance is clearly identified in the 96112 zip code area of California.