Lehi Power Skye Substation Construction RFP

Lehi City Corporation is seeking a qualified contractor to construct the Skye Substation, a new 138kV-13.2kV electrical substation located at approximately 4700 North Center Street in Lehi, Utah. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires a comprehensive construction project involving site preparation, storm water management, grading, electrical equipment installation, structural steel, concrete foundations, grounding equipment, conduit systems, and 680 feet of chain link fencing that meets National Electric Safety Code standards. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM MST in Lehi, with electronic proposals due by December 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST through the Bonfire website. Respondents must submit itemized lump sum pricing, performance and payment bonds, project team qualifications, client references, proposed timelines, financial reports, and detailed construction schedules. Evaluation criteria will include respondent qualifications, professional reputation, service quality, financial resources, litigation history, schedule availability, maintenance capabilities, and overall economic advantage to the City. Critical project completion dates include foundations by April 1, 2026, switchgear installation by May 1, 2026, transformer installation by May 30, 2026, and full demobilization by August 1, 2026, with late penalties of $2,000 per day for missed deadlines.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must contact Joel Eves, Power Director, at (385) 201-2623 or Matt Lee, Sr. Management Analyst, at (385) 201-2902 for specific questions and submittal requirements. The cost proposal must remain firm throughout the contract duration, with potential additional mobilization and demobilization costs authorized through change orders. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant electrical infrastructure construction requiring substantial financial and technical capabilities. Lehi City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and negotiate contract elements. All proposal materials will become city property and may be subject to public disclosure under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, though respondents can request business confidentiality protection for specific information. The project represents a significant municipal infrastructure investment in electrical transmission capabilities for the Lehi community.