Y--North Gunnison Substation 115kV Switch Install

The Western Area Power Administration’s Rocky Mountain Region is seeking a contractor through a sealed bidding process to perform the installation of a 115 kV disconnect switch at the North Gunnison Substation in Colorado. The project includes demolition and site preparation, removal and disposal of existing electrical components such as pedestals and bus work, and the furnishing and installation of new equipment including the disconnect switch, structural steel, and concrete foundations. The work aims to enhance operational flexibility and maintenance capabilities for the substation’s electrical system. The contract is estimated to be valued between $100,000 and $250,000, with a performance period of 730 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. This solicitation will be issued as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 237130 and will comply with the Buy American Act, requiring identification of any non-domestic materials proposed. All bid responses must be submitted electronically via FedConnect by July 3, 2026, and email submissions will not be accepted. The project site is located near Gunnison, Colorado, at an elevation of 7,749 feet, and bidders should carefully review the specifications and drawings scheduled to be made available electronically on or about June 3, 2026. Interested parties can contact the primary point of contact, John W. Pratt, for additional information.