MPE Long Range plan and construction work plan

Mountain Parks Electric, Inc. (MPEI), a not-for-profit electric cooperative located in Granby, Colorado, is seeking professional engineering consulting services to develop a comprehensive 10-year Long Range Plan (LRP) for their utility system. The procurement is specifically targeting engineering firms with extensive experience in electric distribution and transmission utilities, with a minimum requirement of 10 years of relevant experience. The primary objective is to create a strategic plan guiding MPEI's system planning, capital improvement strategy, and infrastructure development through 2035, including a detailed 3-5 year construction work plan. Key deliverables will include a comprehensive system assessment, load forecasting, system modeling, improvement recommendations, resiliency evaluation, and GIS-compatible mapping. The proposal submission deadline is October 17, 2025, at 5pm MDT, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, from 9:30am-11:00am MDT, which can be attended in-person or via Microsoft Teams. Evaluation criteria will encompass the consultant's relevant experience, proposal clarity, competitive pricing, references, and implementation schedule, with a specific focus on understanding the unique challenges of high-altitude and rural electric system design.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the contract appears open to qualified engineering consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in utility infrastructure planning. MPEI serves approximately 23,000 meters across 1,800 miles of line in a challenging high mountainous terrain with limited construction seasons, which will significantly influence the selection process. The request requires vendors to have comprehensive knowledge of RUS (Rural Utilities Service) design standards and regulations. Insurance requirements are detailed, mandating minimum coverage levels for workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and optional environmental and cyber liability coverage. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the provided documentation, the complexity of the project—involving system-wide assessment, load projections, and infrastructure planning—suggests a substantial professional services contract. The geographic scope is primarily focused on Gilpin County, Colorado, with the project aimed at enhancing utility infrastructure reliability and capacity through strategic long-term planning.