Poncha Substation Service

The Poncha Substation Service project aims to enhance the reliability of the substation’s service feed and reduce outages by implementing a comprehensive upgrade to its power infrastructure. Key tasks include demolishing and preparing the site, removing and disposing of two existing pad mount transformers along with their associated equipment, and installing new critical components such as a pad mount transformer, safety switches, an automatic transfer switch, a backup generator, and a main AC switchboard. Additional work involves installing over-the-trench distribution panels within the control building, gas cart safety switches, an LP tank with a dedicated generator pad, and a full grounding system with conduit and insulated cable. The project also requires all associated cable terminations to be completed to ensure operational integrity and safety. This effort is designed to provide resilient backup power and stabilize the substation’s service delivery. The solicitation for this project, identified by number 89503226BWA000080, was posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 237130 for electrical power installation and is managed by the Department of Energy’s Western-Rocky Mountain Region office located in Loveland, Colorado. The primary point of contact for inquiries is John W. Pratt, reachable via phone or email. The work will be performed at the Poncha Substation, though specific location details are not fully defined in the data. This bid opportunity is open without a designated set-aside, allowing all eligible contractors to compete for the contract.