Eweb ITB 24-208-PW substation transformer installation

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 24-208-PW for a Coburg Substation Transformer Installation project located in Lane County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a construction contractor to perform specific substation infrastructure work, including excavation, oil containment expansion, subgrade conduits/vault installation, and foundation pouring to support a transformer installation. Minimum contractor qualifications include 10 years of electric substation construction experience, documented completion of at least one 115kV or higher substation project within the past decade, and a comprehensive training program addressing electric utility and substation hazards. The bid submission deadline is November 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with electronic submissions required through the OregonBuys bid site. The project timeline indicates a planned commencement in February 2025 with final completion anticipated by mid-April 2025. EWEB will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, with contractors required to provide performance and payment bonds and comply with Oregon prevailing wage rate requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from minority, women, and emerging small businesses, though no specific set-aside percentages are detailed. Contractors must have appropriate electric safety credentials, either directly or through qualified subcontractors. The project allows general site work contractors to bid as prime contractors, provided they meet the specified qualifications. A Notice of Intent to Award indicates Wildish Building Company of Eugene, Oregon, as the intended recipient of the contract. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive qualification requirements suggest the project is substantial in scope and complexity. The contract will involve installing a removable ground sleeve and working during a planned substation shutdown, with the successful bidder able to begin preparatory and procurement activities in December 2024. Performance will be contingent on meeting technical specifications, safety standards, and the detailed minimum qualifications outlined in the bid documents.