Jobs Creek Switching Station

Dalton Utilities is seeking a comprehensive contract for the Jobs Creek Switching Station project in Ware County, Georgia, with contract signing anticipated on May 26, 2025, and a project completion date of May 1, 2026. The procurement involves engineering, material procurement, and construction of a five-element 230kV ring bus, associated transmission lines, and replacement of three high-side bank protection switches at the existing Dalton City #6 substation. Specific technical requirements mandate that breakers must be American Made, specifically from manufacturers Mitsubishi, Siemens, Hitachi Energy, or GE (designed, assembled, and tested in Pennsylvania). The project involves complex electrical infrastructure modifications, including the installation of transmission line structures like 115' monopoles, 90' 3-poles, 70' H-frames, and an 80' 3-pole structure. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in high-voltage electrical infrastructure, with detailed engineering capabilities and experience in substation construction. The proposal submission deadline is May 13, 2025, with preliminary design documents already prepared by Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, indicating a sophisticated and well-planned infrastructure enhancement project.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the project appears to be a significant electrical infrastructure investment with potential for local and regional economic impact. The conceptual designs suggest integration with existing electrical grid infrastructure, including connections to South Dalton, Customer, Dalton #6, and Loopers Farm transmission lines. The project involves a 24'-0" x 28'-0" control building and complex bus configurations with high and low bus arrangements. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the technical complexity and scale of the project—involving multiple 230kV transmission line modifications and substation reconfigurations—suggest a substantial capital investment. The technical specifications, including detailed drawings for aluminum tubing, cable exits, battery rack configurations, and electrical infrastructure components, indicate a comprehensive and technically demanding project that will require advanced engineering capabilities and significant electrical infrastructure expertise.