Turnkey-Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) for New Carbon Coal Electrical Substation

The Carbon Coal Substation project is being undertaken to support significant existing and anticipated electrical demand within the recently annexed Carbon Coal area of the City of Gallup. Planned developments within the area include a new regional hospital, trade port development, and continued residential, commercial, and industrial expansion, all of which require additional electric infrastructure to provide safe, reliable, and adequate electrical service. Construction of the new substation is necessary to increase system capacity, improve reliability, maintain operational flexibility, and ensure the City's electric system can meet both near-term service demands and long-term load growth within this expanding service area. The project represents a major capital investment that will strengthen the City's electric distribution system while supporting economic development and critical public infrastructure. This project is consistent with the City's commitments under the 2024 Supplemental Annexation Agreement, which provides for the coordinated planning, construction, and long-term operation of utility infrastructure necessary to serve the annexed area. The Carbon Coal Substation is a key component of that infrastructure and is essential to supporting future development within the corridor. Given the size, complexity, and schedule requirements of this project, the City has elected to utilize a turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) delivery method. The selected contractor will serve as the single point of responsibility for all aspects of project delivery, providing complete accountability for engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and successful delivery of a fully operational substation. The City expects a collaborative approach that emphasizes quality, constructability, cost control, schedule adherence, safety, and effective project management throughout the duration of the project.