5744_RUS830Contract_IssuedForBid_2025-06-17.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) for a 115kV transmission line infrastructure project in North Carolina, designated as CHEC BID #25-6. The project involves Canadian Hole Relocation and Buxton Line Harden, comprising two distinct work orders (#108469 and #107253), with comprehensive transmission line construction and modification activities. Proposals will be received by Booth & Associates, LLC until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with bid specifications available through the VendorLink system at www.myvendorlink.com. The project requires detailed unit pricing for various construction elements, including concrete and wood poles with embedment depths from 9' to 21', steel caisson installations, and specialized site access methodologies.

The total project budget is $513,613.02, divided into $320,106.02 for Schedule No. 1 (Work Order #108469) and $193,507.00 for Schedule No. 2 (Work Order #107253). Contractors will be responsible for owner-furnished materials installation, pole disposal, and implementing site-specific requirements including excavation stability and backfill procedures. The procurement process emphasizes transparency and competitive bidding, adhering to FEMA's Procurement Guidance for Recipients and Subrecipients Under 2 C.F.R. Part 200 (Uniform Rules). The project may require specialized access techniques such as project matting and temporary bridge systems, indicating a complex construction environment. The procurement appears open to qualified electrical infrastructure contractors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions.