Bradley lake – 3-phase power long lead equipment

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is soliciting bids under ITB 27009 for the purchase and delivery of three-phase long-lead equipment to support the Bradley Lake three-phase power upgrade, with Addendum 01 issued August 28, 2026. The solicitation covers conductor, fiber optic cable, switchgear, and fiberglass elbows. No hard bid due date is stated in the source material.

The primary cable specification calls for 350kcmil copper with 133% ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulation and 1/3 concentric configuration, as clarified in Addendum 01. Bidders may offer TRXLP insulation as a deductive alternate, provided it complies with Alaska's standard 133% insulation requirement for 15kV cables. The technical scope includes overhead and underground conductor infrastructure, padmount transformers, junction boxes, reclosers, communication cables, and underground conduit systems with specified road-crossing clearances ranging from 26 to 41 feet. Engineering drawings (BLP-P-08 through BLP-P-14) detail station-to-station layout, elevation profiles spanning approximately 0 to 1,500 feet of elevation change, overhead and underground installations, guy anchor specifications, and telecommunications infrastructure across multiple Alaska communities including Juneau, St. Matthew Island, and Kodiak.

The contract is awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest evaluated cost. Payment terms, delivery schedules, and quality assurance requirements are outlined in the ITB manual. Bidders must acknowledge Addendum 01 via email prior to the bid due date and demonstrate capability to deliver equipment meeting technical specifications within required timeframes to support long-lead manufacturing and delivery schedules.