EWEB ITB 22-105-G Deadend Structure for Currin Substation

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 22-105-G to procure five deadend structures for the Currin Substation rebuild project located in Eugene, Oregon, within Lane County. The procurement targets manufacturing companies and firms capable of providing tapered tube steel structures designed to terminate incoming transmission lines and span overhead cable bus sections. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications related to experience manufacturing similar steel structures for utility applications. The technical specifications require detailed design, fabrication, and testing of the structures, with specific material requirements including potential use of ASTM A572 Gr. 50 base plates. Bid submissions were originally due June 14, 2022, but were subsequently extended to June 29, 2022, at 2:00 pm PST, with bidders required to schedule an appointment with Sandra Hahn for in-person bid submission. EWEB plans to award the contract in July 2022, with anticipated structure delivery to the jobsite by August 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

EWEB encourages participation from minority, women, and emerging small businesses as subcontractors or suppliers, demonstrating a commitment to diverse vendor engagement. The procurement emphasizes sustainability, with preferences for bids incorporating recycled materials in manufacturing and packaging. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the documents, the procurement is for five deadend structures critical to the substation infrastructure. No incumbent vendors were identified in the bid documents. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing for the structures and a delivery schedule as part of their submission. The procurement is specifically targeting manufacturing firms with proven capabilities in utility-grade steel structure production, and the contract appears to be a one-time procurement focused on the specific substation rebuild project. EWEB, as a public utility serving Eugene and surrounding areas, is conducting this procurement to enhance and modernize its electrical transmission infrastructure.