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23KV Pole Replacement and Transfer

MMLD seeks a qualified contractor to replace seven 45-foot wooden utility poles and transfer 23kV overhead circuits along the Salem Bike Path to underground near the Marblehead city limits. Work must occur between November 9 and December 31, 2026, with prevailing wage rates applicable. Proposals due October 7, 2026.

Marblehead Municipal Light Department MA

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Distribution line construction Pole inspection/replacement

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AI overview

The Marblehead Municipal Light Department (MMLD) receives its power supply via twin 23kV feeders sourced from National Grid's Railyard substation in Salem, Massachusetts. MMLD owns these circuits and their associated infrastructure from a point of demarcation near Ocean Avenue in Salem, where they exist as two vertically oriented overhead circuits in spacer cable configuration above the Salem Bike Path. From the point of demarcation, the circuits span seven 45-foot wooden poles before transitioning to an underground configuration toward the Marblehead city limits.

MMLD is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the seven wooden utility poles and transfer the 23kV circuits in sequence to maintain power to the MMLD system. Specific materials and technical specifications are provided in Attachment D. All work must be performed on the Salem Bike Path between the end of Ocean Avenue and approximately 256 Canal Street. The work window is from November 9, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Prevailing wage rates apply.

Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov procurement portal by October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. The solicitation includes detailed engineering drawings, material lists, and prevailing wage rate documentation. Contractors are expected to have relevant experience with high-voltage overhead line work and pole replacement involving live circuit transfer.

All inquiries should be directed to Jonathan Blair, General Manager, at jblair@mhdld.com or (781) 584-5472. The full RFP document and all attachments are available for download through the OpenGov portal. Evaluation criteria are detailed in the complete solicitation package.

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26-MMLD-007

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