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Electric On-Call Services

New Braunfels Utilities is seeking qualified contractors for overhead and underground electric on-call services on its 12.5 kV distribution system serving 65,000 meters. Proposals are due August 17, 2026; the contract covers construction, maintenance, and emergency repair across a 160-square-mile Texas service area.

New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) TX

Categories

Distribution Distribution line construction Distribution line maintenance Overhead line construction Underground construction

Important dates

  • Published

  • Questions & Answers Deadline

    All questions must be submitted through the procurement portal by this date and time.

  • Submission deadline

    Deadline passed

AI overview

New Braunfels Utilities (“NBU”), a municipally-owned utility, seeks qualified firms to provide overhead and underground electric on-call services on an as-needed basis. The work will be performed on NBU's 12,470/7200-volt electric system, which serves approximately 65,000 residential, commercial, and industrial electric meters across a service area of roughly 160 square miles. The system includes 619 miles of overhead distribution line, 285 miles of underground distribution line, 11 substation/metering points on the transmission system, and related buildings, equipment, stores, and associated facilities. The selected contractor(s) will perform a variety of tasks including construction, maintenance, and repair of electric distribution infrastructure.

The contract is anticipated to be a multi-year on-call agreement. Key dates include a Q&A deadline of August 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time, and a proposal submission deadline of August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. All questions must be submitted through the procurement portal; responses will be posted as an addendum. No pre-proposal conference or pre-bid meeting has been scheduled. All work will be performed within NBU's service area in and around New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas.

Interested firms must submit a complete response through the OpenGov Procurement portal by the specified deadline. The RFP document (RFP 26-0048 Electric On-Call Services Final) provides full details on scope of work, minimum qualifications, insurance requirements, and evaluation criteria. Evaluation is expected to consider the respondent's experience, qualifications, approach, and pricing. The procurement contact is Justin Wehman, Purchasing Administrator, who can be reached at jwehman@nbutexas.com or (830) 608-8863.

This is an opportunity for experienced electrical construction and maintenance contractors to support NBU's electric system reliability and growth. The contract will cover a wide range of on-call services including emergency response, planned maintenance, and capital improvement projects. Respondents should demonstrate expertise in both overhead and underground distribution systems, as well as the ability to mobilize quickly for emergency work.

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Solicitation number

26-0048

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