Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to construct a new 65 kV (originally described as 69 kV) transmission line on the west side of the South County corridor, spanning roughly 2.2 mi from North Military Road to Kerron Avenue near Winlock, WA. The work includes pole installation (including TM‑104 structures), caisson foundations, conductor placement, tree clearing, gravel access road construction, substation jumper installation, and coordination with BNSF railroad and the City of Winlock for permits and traffic control. The District will supply most line materials; the contractor must provide labor, equipment, site‑specific safety and traffic‑control plans, and all required bonding and insurance. The project is budgeted at approximately $2.0 M, with a $50 k force‑account allowance for BNSF coordination, and must be completed by the end of September 2026.
• Construct 65 kV transmission line (≈2.2 mi) with new poles, foundations, and conductors.
• Perform tree‑clearing, gravel road build‑out, and substation jumper installation.
• Provide all labor, equipment, safety plans, bonding, insurance, and coordinate permits (BNSF, City of Winlock, WSDOT).
• Meet a bid deadline of June 5, 2026 2 PM and commence work in early August 2026.