Rayburn - East 69kV Reroute Project - Transmission Line Construction

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) is requesting bids for the Rayburn-East 69kV Reroute Project transmission line construction, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 15, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. CST at BTU's Distribution Conference Room in Bryan, Texas.

The scope encompasses approximately 0.75 miles of new 69/138kV transmission line construction with steel and concrete pole structures, multiple foundation types, transmission insulators, conductors (795 kcmil ACSR Drake and 1033 kcmil ACSR Curlew), and fiber optic ground wire (OPGW). The project also includes removal of existing transmission line components, distribution wire relocation, site work, clearing timber from approximately 18.16 miles of single-circuit transmission line between the Amite 115 kV Substation and the Hammond 115 kV Substation, removal of hazard trees outside the right of way, and repair and reseeding of cleared right of way areas. Work must comply with BTU specifications and Entergy specifications for applicable sections. Owner-furnished materials listed in Appendix A are excluded from bid pricing.

The total bid amount must include a 20% contingency and $15,000 testing allowance, with unit prices available for potential line-item adjustments of up to 5%. Bidders must submit firm prices for a minimum of 90 days from bid opening, a 5% bid bond, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. Commercial general liability insurance of $5,000,000 is required. Liquidated damages of $5,000 per day apply for delays past May 14, 2027. Construction commences November 19, 2026, with energization targeted for January 4, 2027 and project completion by May 14, 2027. BTU will evaluate bids on purchase price, reputation, quality, past performance, and compliance with city ordinances. Written questions are due September 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. Award is anticipated in October 2026, with board approval and pre-construction conference in November 2026.