BTU Underground Unit Services

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) is seeking qualified distribution line construction contractors to provide labor, equipment, and material services for the construction, upgrade, rehabilitation, replacement, and removal of underground 7.2/12.47 kV electric distribution facilities throughout the BTU service area. The contract will be priced on an assembly‑unit basis with optional hourly rates for non‑unit work, and includes provisions for non‑truck‑accessible sites, storm‑restoration hold‑over, and per‑diem allowances. The agreement is a firm‑fixed‑price contract with a not‑to‑exceed ceiling of $1,500,000, a base term of 12 months and the possibility of up to four one‑year extensions (five years total). Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid Zoom meeting on August 25, 2026, submit questions by August 27, 2026, and deliver electronic or sealed bids by September 3, 2026. Full qualification documentation, insurance, and compliance with Texas Chapter 176 disclosures are required. • Scope: underground electric distribution construction (installation, removal, upgrades, repairs) • Pricing: unit‑price assemblies plus optional hourly rates; NTA multiplier up to 175% • Contract value: up to $1.5 M, 12‑month base term, renewable up to 5 years • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: Aug 25 2026 (Zoom) • Submission deadline: Sep 3 2026, 2:30 PM CST (electronic/sealed) • Required qualifications: financial, safety, experience, insurance, Chapter 176 disclosure • Contact: Catherine Benavides, Purchasing Department, (979) 209‑5500, [email protected]