2025DHSEM - Mountain Parks Electric wildfire mitigation construction

Mountain Parks Electric Inc. (MPEI) is soliciting qualified contractors for a comprehensive powerline utility construction project under the Colorado Department of Public Safety's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The project encompasses six approved electric distribution workplan projects located in Grand and Jackson counties, focusing on undergrounding overhead power lines and overhead rebuilds across approximately 30 miles of electrical infrastructure. The scope requires contractors experienced in both overhead and underground 25Kv distribution construction, with specific deliverables including converting existing overhead lines to underground, replacing poles, and upgrading electrical circuits. Bid evaluation will be based on contractor qualifications, safety record, references, and pricing. The project timeline runs from Q3 2025 (July-September) through Q1 2027 (January-March), with potential contract extension options, and proposals are due by May 29, 2025. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in electrical infrastructure modifications, including pole replacements, wire configurations, and complex underground cable installations across rural mountain regions.

The contract opportunity emphasizes equal employment opportunities and appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project involves multiple electrical infrastructure improvements across national forests, BLM and Forest Service properties, requiring careful environmental and easement considerations. Mountain Parks Electric will maintain a 10-foot right-of-way around power lines, and the selected contractor will be responsible for obtaining necessary construction permits and negotiating with landowners. The project is funded through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, with an implicit focus on wildfire risk reduction and infrastructure resilience. Although specific budget allocations are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving approximately 6.3 miles of underground single-phase lines, 3.2 miles of underground three-phase lines, 4.2 miles of overhead single-phase lines, and 14 miles of overhead three-phase lines—suggests a significant infrastructure investment with substantial potential contract value.