Virginia Grid Reliability Improvement Program (VGRIP) - grid modernization/infrastructure investment… and 25 more items

BVU Authority has been awarded a contract by the Virginia Department of Energy with a cumulative value of $3.1 million, effective August 24, 2026. Under this award, designated as PO05448402, BVU Authority will deliver electrical equipment and infrastructure components for the Virginia Grid Reliability Improvement Program (VGRIP), a grid modernization and infrastructure investment initiative. Primary equipment deliverables include a power transformer ($1.4 million), circuit breakers, relay panels, oil containment tanks, power switches, and various structural supports and electrical components such as insulators, bus fittings, rigid bus, and grounding materials. All deliverables are designated for delivery to Jennifer Dillemuth.

The scope of work encompasses the complete lifecycle of substation development and deployment, including project management ($250,000), survey and geotechnical analysis ($10,000), concrete foundations ($200,000), substation construction ($480,000), and installation, testing, and commissioning services ($150,000). Additional line items include substation packaging details and contractor cost-sharing provisions for both supplies and contractual elements. The contract structure reflects a comprehensive turnkey approach to grid infrastructure modernization within Virginia, with integrated equipment procurement and installation services performed by the prime contractor.