Re-Bid for Boviet Substation Labor & Construction
GUC seeks construction labor and materials for Boviet 115/15 kV substation with 90-day timeline starting September 2026; includes steel structure erection, switchgear installation, conduit systems, and grounding work.
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Important dates
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Questions due
All questions must be received via email by 5:00 PM EDT
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Submission deadline
Deadline passed -
Bid opening
Public bid opening in Office of Procurement Manager
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Estimated project commencement
Estimated notice to proceed date; site expected to be ready for steel erection in mid-September
AI overview
Greenville Utilities Commission solicits sealed bids for the furnishing of labor and construction services for the Boviet Substation, a 115 kV to 15 kV distribution station designed for three 20 MVA base power transformers with only two units initially installed. The scope encompasses complete installation of steel structures, cable trench, conduit, and ground grid systems.
The contractor's work includes: connection of 115 kV and 15 kV power transformer leads; installation of eight owner-furnished 15 kV breakers and two 115 kV circuit switchers with assembly, grounding, and power leads; assembly and erection of all owner-furnished steel structures including columns, beams, pedestals, trusses, and static poles; installation of all group-operated and hookstick switches; assembly of bus insulators, arresters, conductors, and connectors; installation of swaged bus connectors using contractor-supplied tools; furnishing and installation of control system conduits and cable trenches to interconnect control cabinets, transformers, circuit switchers, breakers, reclosers, regulators, relay panels, and battery systems; installation of owner-furnished subsurface ground rods, ground grid conductors, and exothermic connectors including bonding to fence perimeter; and installation of all required bonds between subsurface ground grid and equipment cases, structures, and conductive surfaces.
The project timeline is 90 calendar days from notice to proceed, with an estimated commencement date of September 25, 2026. Delivery location is Boviet Substation at 35°39'28.9"N 77°20'59.8"W, Greenville, North Carolina. The contractor shall acquire all necessary materials and equipment except for items furnished by the owner, including power cables, control conductors, cable trench, ground rods, and exothermic welding materials. All work must conform to the National Electrical Code, North Carolina Building Code, National Electric Safety Code, and NFPA standards. Liquidated damages of $4,000 per calendar day apply for failure to complete work within the construction schedule.
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