Chelan Falls - Manson Wildfire Mitigation Rebuild

The Chelan Public Utility District awarded a contract to rebuild four miles of the Chelan‑Manson transmission line after wildfire damage. The work involves replacing steel poles, installing new conductors, and providing all associated hardware in a labor‑and‑materials solicitation. The district evaluated eight bids, with the lowest and awarded bid coming from Magnum Power LLC at approximately $1.09 million, exceeding the agency’s estimated budget of $1.3 million. This project reflects a typical utility‑infrastructure reconstruction effort requiring coordination of electrical and civil construction trades. • Scope: 4‑mile transmission line rebuild, new steel poles, conductors, hardware. • Awarded Vendor: Magnum Power LLC ($1,092,306.16). • Competitive Field: 8 bidders from WA, UT, OR, WI; bid amounts ranged from $1.09 M to $3.14 M. • Agency Contact: Minh Dang (509‑661‑4322, [email protected]).