Guy Burks T2 and Feeder Upgrade Engineering

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving central Texas, is soliciting engineering services for the Guy Burks Transformer 2 (T2) and Feeder Upgrade project. The cooperative is seeking qualified engineering firms to perform the design work necessary to upgrade the transformer at the Guy Burks substation and to improve the associated distribution feeders that serve the surrounding area.

The project scope, as indicated by the solicitation title, encompasses two primary components. The first is the upgrade or replacement of Transformer 2 (T2) at the Guy Burks substation, which will involve electrical and structural engineering design, equipment specification, protection and control design, and related engineering services to ensure the transformer upgrade meets the cooperative's capacity and reliability needs. The second component involves distribution feeder upgrade engineering, covering the design of feeder improvements needed to support increased load and enhance system reliability. Full details of the scope of work, deliverables, and technical requirements are provided in the bid package available for download from the cooperative's vendor page.

Interested firms should note the submission deadline of Friday, October 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. Vendors must download and review the complete bid package, available as a PDF on the Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative website, to understand the full scope of services, proposal submission requirements, and any additional instructions. The bid package is the authoritative source for all solicitation details, including required proposal contents, qualification requirements, and evaluation criteria.

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative serves more than 120,000 members across multiple counties in central Texas, and this project reflects the cooperative's ongoing investment in upgrading its substation and distribution infrastructure to maintain reliable electric service. Prospective proposers should contact the cooperative directly using the contact information on its website for any clarifications regarding this engineering services opportunity.