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Y--Weld Substation Stage 05
Issuing Agency:ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF (Colorado)
Solicitation ID:sam_7645156c61f9444ab2a05e35c744a217
RFP Description
Location: Colorado. NOTE: This will be a Sealed Bidding Solicitation, all responses to this Invitation For Bid (IFB) shall be submitted via FedConnect ONLY. Email proposals WILL NOT be accepted. The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA, Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) has a requirement for a Contractor to provide labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and other resources necessary to complete this project. The Weld Substation Stage 05 Construction Project enhances WAPAs ability to provide reliable/cost-efficient electrical power by replacing the end of life KV1A transformer and station service. WAPA ordered the new KV1A transformer in 2023 and expects delivery in 2027. WAPA benefits from the station service replacement by resolving deteriorating and potentially unsafe conditions within the existing station service switchgear. The principal components of work include the following: Removal and installation of a 230/115-13.8-KV, 150MVA, transformer KV1A, removal and installation of associated 230/115KV take-off structure, KV1A tertiary station service feed, installation of a new station service, removal of the existing station service, and installation of new KV2A tertiary station service feed, associated foundations, structures, associated electrical equipment, removal of control building single-phase AC panels, installation of control building 3-phase AC panels, and site development for Weld Substation, Stage 05. Location: Weld Substation 8020 W. 4th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Directions: From Greeley head west on the Hwy 34 Bypass for approximately 7 miles to 83rd Avenue. Turn right and go 1.9 miles to substation on the right. Latitude: N 40 25' 38" Longitude: W 104 48' 28" Elevation: 4797 ' Datum: NAD83/WGS84 The anticipated period of performance is 700 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. The estimated magnitude of construction is Between $1M and $5M. FAR Part 14 is being utilized for this requirement. The solicitation will be issued as a 100% small business set-aside. The applicable NAICS Code is 237130; Size Standard is $45.0M. The solicitation including specifications and drawings will be issued electronically on or about 9 June 2026 at the following sites: https://www.fedconnect.net and https://www.sam.gov. NOTE: The Buy American Act applies to the solicitation. Refer to FAR Clause 52.225-9 (Section I) and FAR Provision 52.225-10 (Section L) if any non-domestic material will be proposed. Bidders must identify any non-domestic materials (not manufactured in United States) included in their bid. Please check with your suppliers and subcontractors to verify whether or not their quotes include non-domestic material. Please see the link for Construction Change Order Definitization Notices - https://www.wapa.gov/DoingBusiness/SmallBusiness/Pages/small-business.aspx
How to Win This Contract
This solicitation is set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB/SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) in Colorado. Prime contractors bidding must meet specific set-aside quotas or sub out scopes to certified firms to remain responsive. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF (Colorado). Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 7/15/2026.
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