GATEWAY SUBSTATION BANK #2 ADDITION PROJECT

The Imperial Irrigation District is preparing to install a new 28 MVA transformer at the Gateway Substation’s second bank to address rising electricity demands driven by the expansion of Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure and upcoming regional development projects. This upgrade is critical to ensuring reliable power delivery and supporting long-term capacity needs in the Calexico area, where growth in EV adoption and associated energy consumption is accelerating. The project is positioned as a proactive measure to maintain grid stability and accommodate future electrical loads without interruption. The contract is listed as a forecast under the agency’s procurement planning with no solicitation number yet assigned, indicating it is in the pre-award phase. The primary point of contact is Geoffrey Holbrook, General Counsel, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. The project is located in Calexico, California, with a zip code of 92231, and additional details can be accessed through the California Environmental Quality Act notice system via the provided UI link. There is no information provided regarding set-aside status, NAICS code, or specific contracting type, suggesting the procurement process has not been finalized.