E2290300 Quartz Creek to Sterling T-Line Rebuild Phase 2

This opportunity calls for the reconstruction of approximately 18.5 miles of a 115 kV transmission line in Alaska, upgrading it to a 230 kV standard with new steel H‑frame structures, self‑supporting steel poles, a larger‑capacity ACSR conductor (“Drake”), and installation of OPGW fiber optic cable. The contractor will be responsible for all material procurement (except owner‑furnished items), site preparation, foundation installation, erection of structures, conductor and OPGW placement, coordination of outages, and provision of a two‑year workmanship warranty. Key contractual requirements include a 10 % bid bond, builder’s risk insurance, strict outage‑day liquidated damages, and adherence to union labor agreements post‑award. The project must be started within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed and completed by June 30 2027.