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Specialized Transport and Setting of Substation Transformer

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This subcontract for the Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority involves specialized heavy-haul transportation and rigging services for the delivery of an oversized oil-immersed transformer. The selected contractor is responsible for transporting the unit from the factory to the project site using multi-axle transporters and performing the final hoisting and placement onto a concrete substation pad using high-capacity cranes. The project requires strict adherence to Virginia oversized load laws to ensure safe transit. The scope of work is considered complete once the transformer is successfully positioned and stabilized on the designated pad in Bristol. Responses for this opportunity are due by November 10, 2026.

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Heavy-haul transport and rigging of oversized transformer for Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority.

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IFB 20261005 SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER

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AgencyBristol Virginia Utilities Authority
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Performs heavy-haul transportation and rigging for prime contractors on EVU Authority projects. Transports an oversized oil-immersed transformer from factory to site using multi-axle transporters and executes hoisting and placement to set the unit on the concrete pad using high-capacity cranes. Must comply with Virginia oversized load laws. Delivers the transformer successfully positioned and stabilized on the substation pad.

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