Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC
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Yampa Valley Electric Association seeks proposals for construction of a new 69kV to 12.47kV electric substation to replace the Airport Substation. Construction spans 2 years with energization by Nov 1, 2027. Mandatory pre-bid conference on July 29, 2026. Electronic bid submission required.
Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. (YVEA) is soliciting proposals from qualified electric substation construction firms to provide services for construction of a new 69kV to 12.47kV substation. This new substation will be built to replace our existing Airport Substation on the adjacent property. This construction will take place over the next 2 years with planned energization of the new sub by November 1, 2027. Retirement of the old substation may be completed in 2027, but may extend into 2028 depending on weather. **Project Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2807135.C19258501 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 08/10/2026 06:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Proposals must be completed digitally, and the bid unit tabulation sheet should be submitted in Excel format as it has been presented. No alterations or interlineations will be permitted, unless made before submission, and initialed and dated. **Owner Organization**: YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC. **Reference Number**: 0000429789 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | YVEA Contractor Health and Safety Questionnaire | Pre-qualifying document | Yes | No | | Statement of Bidder Qualifications | Pre-qualifying document | Yes | No | | Bid Sheet | Bid unit Sheet | Yes | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Prebid Conference | Attendance: Mandatory | Event date: 07/29/2026 12:00 PM EDT | Location: Will be held in-person at YVEA's Steamboat office with an option to attend online via Teams | Event Note: All contractors that would like to attend the Pre-Bid meeting please request participation by email to Ben Vannoy prior to July 16 at 3pm. The Pre-Bid meeting will be held on-site (preferred) or online via Teams meeting (available). The meeting will last about 1 hour and then in person contractors will be taken to the substation site.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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