Steel Structures for Bavarian Substation

The Chelan‑Puget District issued a materials solicitation to provide and install steel structures for the Bavarian Substation. After a competitive bid opening on December 19 2023, Blackwater Industries PLLC was awarded the contract with a bid of $257,432.68, below the agency’s $300,000 estimate. The work involves fabricating and erecting steel framework components essential to substation infrastructure, likely including foundations, steel towers, and support structures. This modest‑scale ($≈ $260 k) project is typical of utility‑sector capital upgrades and offers a clear entry point for firms specializing in steel‑structure fabrication and installation. • Scope: Fabrication and installation of steel structures for a substation. • Awarded Vendor: Blackwater Industries PLLC (single‑award). • Estimated Value: $300 k (award ~$257 k). • Procurement Method: Competitive sealed bidding (full open competition).