Unit 1 Generator Rotor-in Inspection

Platte River Power Authority is soliciting bids for a Unit 1 generator rotor-in inspection at Rawhide Energy Station in Wellington, Colorado, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on December 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MT at the project site and proposals due January 28, 2027. The solicitation identifies no set-asides, and the jurisdiction is Weld County.

The scope covers complete disassembly, electrical and mechanical inspection, robotic examination, and reassembly of the Unit 1 generator during the facility's fall 2027 outage, scheduled for October 10–24, 2027. Work runs two 12-hour shifts daily, seven days per week. Required testing includes stator and rotor electrical testing, electromagnetic core imperfection (EL CID) scanning, hydrogen cooler testing, dimensional checks, and nondestructive examination, followed by 24-hour air testing upon reassembly and comprehensive final reporting. Bidders must demonstrate a permanent business location, relevant equipment and materials, technical knowledge, qualified personnel availability, adequate financial resources, and experience with similar-sized projects. All work must follow Rawhide's safety requirements, outage coordination procedures, and site-specific conditions.

The contract term runs from the effective date through December 31, 2027. Firm-fixed pricing is preferred; if pricing is subject to adjustment, the maximum total price must be stated. Bidders post a bid deposit equal to 10% of the total bid amount by certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond from a Colorado-authorized surety. The awarded bidder must furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount, with bond costs included in the bid price. Required coverage includes workers' compensation, business automobile liability, general liability, and umbrella liability, with minimum limits of $10 million.

Platte River will evaluate proposals on experience with similar projects, price, technical quality and specification adherence, delivery and completion times, warranties, references and past performance, financial resources, contract exceptions, claims history, and engineering support capabilities. Written questions are due December 17, 2026, with answers posted by January 18, 2027. Proposals are due through BidNet by 3:00 p.m. MT on January 28, 2027.