Series Capacitor Bank Design-Build Project
ID: 89503325RWA000042Type: Sources Sought
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFWESTERN-SIERRA NEVADA REGIONFOLSOM, CA, 95630, USA

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Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

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https://sam.gov/opp/47ed91830114477a9049735c4dd8b4f3/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), is seeking qualified contractors for a fixed-price Design-Build contract focused on the replacement of four banks of 525-kV series capacitors as part of the California Oregon Transmission Project (COTP). The project entails engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to remove and replace existing series capacitor banks, ensuring full integration with WAPA's existing substation infrastructure. This initiative is critical for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of the transmission lines, with an estimated construction value ranging from $75 million to $125 million and a completion deadline set for June 30, 2033. Interested firms are encouraged to submit their qualifications and bonding capabilities to Angela Xavier via email by November 18, 2024, at 10:30 am Pacific Time.

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    Xavier, Angela
    xavier@wapa.gov
    Jolene Daoud
    Daoud@wapa.gov
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