Pole Setting and Line Construction Services
MMLD seeks a qualified contractor for pole setting and line construction services to support its 4kV distribution system serving approximately 10,300 electric customers in Marblehead, MA. Requires specialized digger derrick equipment for rock boring and "cut and kick" pole replacements. Proposals due August 19, 2026 via the OpenGov portal.
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The Marblehead Municipal Light Department (MMLD) is seeking to augment its in-house capabilities with contracted line construction and utility pole setting services to support system integrity, growth, and reliability. Due to narrow streets, high building density, interfering utilities, and the presence of ledge, specialized equipment including gate digger derricks and core drilling digger derricks will extend the depth and breadth of MMLD's planned system maintenance and capital projects. Proficiency in setting poles, including rock boring and "cut and kick" replacements, is required. The selected vendor must be willing to work both independently and in cooperation with MMLD distribution crews, as directed.
Marblehead's distribution system is served by dedicated, twin 23kV lines from Salem, MA. MMLD receives and transforms this sub-transmission supply, interconnecting its four substations via 13kV express circuits. Each substation outputs 4kV distribution feeders, which serve Marblehead's approximately 10,300 electric customers. The contracted services will support system maintenance and capital projects across this distribution network, requiring work in dense, confined, and challenging urban environments.
The solicitation package includes the full RFP document (26-MMLD-002 General Line Construction Services RFP) and applicable prevailing wage rates for line construction and pole setting. Contractors must have the specialized equipment and field proficiency required for rock boring, pole setting, and line construction where narrow streets, high building density, interfering utilities, and ledge conditions are common. The selected vendor will be expected to coordinate closely with MMLD distribution crews and comply with all applicable prevailing wage requirements.
The solicitation was released on July 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 12, 2026, and proposals are due by 2:00 PM ET on August 19, 2026. Responses must be submitted through the OpenGov procurement portal. The solicitation includes sections on Introduction, Project Details, Pricing Proposal, Evaluation Phases, and Vendor Questionnaire. The procurement contact is Allison Jenkins, Chief Procurement Officer, at jenkinsa@marbleheadma.gov or (617) 357-8579.
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26-MMLD-002
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- Allison Jenkins
- jenkinsa@marbleheadma.gov
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