Gavins Point-Yankton Junction 115 kV TLine Rebuild

The Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration is soliciting proposals for the rebuild of the Gavins Point-Yankton Junction 115 kilovolt transmission line located in Nebraska and South Dakota. This construction project falls under the Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction category (NAICS 237130) and involves maintenance of non-building facilities. The solicitation was posted on March 4, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 6, 2026, providing interested contractors approximately one month to prepare and submit their bids. While the specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this notice, contractors should anticipate that technical capability, cost competitiveness, and experience with transmission line reconstruction will be important factors in the evaluation process. The solicitation has been amended to include Exhibit B with line marker information and a questions and answers document, which prospective bidders should review carefully before submission.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration are eligible to compete for the contract. The notice does not specify the award value, budget range, or detailed timeline for the transmission line rebuild project, though interested parties can obtain additional information through the amendment materials attached to the solicitation. The project will take place across the Nebraska and South Dakota border region, with work required on the 115 kV transmission infrastructure connecting the Gavins Point and Yankton Junction locations. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in this solicitation notice. Prospective bidders should monitor the solicitation for any additional amendments or clarifications as the April 6, 2026 deadline approaches.