Turnkey-Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) for New Carbon Coal Electrical Substation

The City of Gallup, through its Electric Department, is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract to deliver a new 115 kV to 13.2 kV, 30 MVA electrical substation located in the Carbon Coal Road area. The selected contractor will serve as the single point of responsibility for all phases of project delivery, including engineering and design, permitting and regulatory coordination, equipment procurement, site development, civil and electrical construction, installation, testing, commissioning, startup, project management, training, and project closeout necessary to deliver a fully operational substation.

The project is a key capital improvement initiative intended to improve electric system reliability, increase system capacity, accommodate future load growth, and support continued economic development within the City of Gallup and the surrounding service area. Planned developments within the Carbon Coal area include a new regional hospital, trade port development, and continued residential, commercial, and industrial expansion. This project is consistent with the City's commitments under the 2024 Supplemental Annexation Agreement, which provides for coordinated planning, construction, and long-term operation of utility infrastructure necessary to serve the annexed area.

Key dates for this solicitation include the following: the RFP was released on July 24, 2026, and posted on July 27, 2026. Questions are due by August 17, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. Proposals must be submitted by September 1, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. The City expects a collaborative approach emphasizing quality, constructability, cost control, schedule adherence, safety, and effective project management throughout the duration of the project. The procurement is being conducted via the OpenGov portal, and all attachments—including EPA forms, prevailing wage documentation, and a sample contract—are available for download.

Additional requirements include compliance with prevailing wage rates, submission of a Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages, an Affidavit of Wages Paid, and various permits such as NMDOT Traffic Control and Gallup Municipal Right-of-Way permits. The evaluation criteria are detailed in the full RFP and will consider technical approach, qualifications, schedule, and pricing. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities.