Utley Substation Construction Phase .5

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, an electric distribution cooperative serving central Texas, is soliciting bids for the construction of the Utley Substation, identified as Phase .5 of the project. The cooperative has posted the solicitation on its vendor portal, with the complete bid package available for direct download as a PDF. The package is expected to contain the scope of work, construction drawings and specifications, bid forms, and the terms and conditions governing the contract.

Interested contractors must submit their bids by Friday, October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Central Time), as indicated on the solicitation page. Any questions regarding the project, the specifications, or the bidding process should be directed to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative. General member and vendor contact lines are available at 800-842-7708 and 800-949-4414. Contractors are encouraged to download the bid package early to allow sufficient time for review, site assessment, and bid preparation.

The Utley Substation project reflects the cooperative's ongoing investment in its distribution system infrastructure. Substation construction of this nature typically encompasses site preparation, civil and structural work, installation of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, bus work, protection and control systems, grounding, fencing, and associated testing and commissioning. Because the solicitation is titled as a phase of the larger Utley Substation effort, bidders should review the package closely for the precise boundaries of the work, phasing requirements, and any coordination obligations with existing or adjacent utility assets.

All information governing the solicitation, including deadlines, evaluation criteria, insurance and bonding requirements, and submission instructions, is contained in the downloadable bid package. Contractors are responsible for monitoring the cooperative's vendor page for any addenda, clarifications, or updates to the solicitation before the October 9, 2026, deadline.