Jumpoff Ridge Switchyard and Transmission Line Construction

The Chelan Public Utility District awarded a $24.5 million project to construct the Jumpoff Ridge Switchyard and associated transmission line in Malaga, WA. The scope includes a new seven‑bay 115 kV breaker‑and‑a‑half, a 230 kV ring‑bus substation, relocation and rebuilding of approximately 0.4 mi of 230 kV line, 1.5 mi each of 115 kV line rebuild and reconductor, renumbering of existing lines, fiber installation, and utility service installations. The contract is a labor‑and‑materials solicitation, indicating a Time‑and‑Materials pricing arrangement, and was competitively bid with three firms submitting bid bonds. Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. was the selected awardee. • Project value: $24.5 M (ballpark) with award to Michels at ~$17.6 M. • Scope: Switchyard construction, transmission line relocation, rebuild, reconductor, fiber and service work. • Location: Chelan County, Washington, with all key contacts at Chelan‑PUD.