Description
This contract is for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a new approximately 9.5‑mile, 161 kV transmission line linking the Republic Substation to the PIC West Substation near Springfield, Missouri. The scope includes fabricating and installing 163 new steel transmission structures (including self‑supporting and dead‑end types), drilling and constructing drilled‑pier foundations, installing ACSS/TW conductors and OPGW, and providing a 13.2 kV distribution under‑build. The contractor must use only approved pole manufacturers (NUCOR, VALMONT, or PELCO), comply with extensive safety, insurance, and prevailing‑wage requirements, and be able to mobilize within 60 days of final pole shipment and complete construction within six months. The project is scheduled for completion by February 29 2028, with a bid close date of 22 Sept 2026.
• 161 kV transmission line EPC for City Utilities of Springfield, MO
• 163 steel pole structures, drilled‑pier foundations, ACSS/TW conductors, OPGW, 13.2 kV under‑build
• Mandatory use of approved pole manufacturers; 90‑day bid validity; performance bond required for bids > $50k
• Completion target: 29 Feb 2028; mobilization required within 60 days of pole receipt