New Sunshine Substation Construction

The City of Gallup, New Mexico, is seeking a qualified contractor to construct the New Sunshine Substation, which will replace an aging existing facility to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the local electrical distribution system. The project encompasses site grading, minor access road improvements, and the construction of both underground and above-ground electrical facilities. Key components include installing ground grids, conduits, foundations, structural steel, high and medium voltage equipment, bus work, control cables, and conducting terminations and testing to ensure proper operation. The scope aims to deliver a fully functional substation capable of supporting the city’s growing power needs. The solicitation, titled "New Sunshine Substation Construction," was posted on September 12, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for October 15, 2025. The project’s estimated value ranges from five to fifteen million dollars, and it falls under NAICS code 237310, which covers electrical power transmission and distribution construction. The contract is managed by the City of Gallup’s procurement office, with primary contact being David A Martinez Jr. Interested contractors can find additional details and submit proposals through the designated procurement portal.