Site work for a municipal facility in Craig, Colorado. Completed plans call for site work for a municipal facility.

**As of May 05, 2025, this project has been awarded to Front Range Powerline, Inc. but the bid amount is not yet available.** Reference Number 0000375926 Job Location: Craig, CO Bid Intent Not Available Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. (YVEA) is soliciting proposals from qualified construction firms to provide services for our Colorado Grid Hardening for Small and Rural Communities Project. This project is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) under the 40101(d) formula funding allocation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The primary purpose of the project is to improve the resilience of the electric grid against severe weather and natural disasters by implementing grid hardening measures in high-risk areas. Question Deadline 03/07/2025 at 4:00 PM MT Questions are submitted online No, Contact Information For questions or additional information, please contact: Ben Vannoy, Engineering Project Coordinator Yampa Valley Electric Association, Inc. 2211 Elk River Road Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 Email: bvannoy@yvea.com Phone: 970-871-2293 Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements Participation Requirements - Minority Business Participation General Requirements - Bidder Prequalification/Preregistration Required - Federally Funded - Insurance Required - Prevailing Wage Required Bonding Requirements Buyer Requires E-Bonding - Bid Bond 5 % - Performance Bond 100 % - Payment Bond 100 % YVEA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality in proposals received if it is in the best interest of the cooperative. The project consists of primary construction activities to enhance grid reliability and safety. 1. Stock Drive Circuit Reconductor - Reconductor approximately 5.0 miles of overhead electrical line. This location is in Moffat County, Colorado, which has been identified as a high-risk wildfire area. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of wildfires caused by power line failures and improve the grid's ability to withstand adverse environmental conditions. 1. Overhead Line Upgrades north of Craig, CO a. Replace existing poles and conductors with new materials that comply with updated standards. b. Replace an existing hydraulic recloser bank protecting the existing line with a Molded Vacuum Recloser (MVR) with a micro-processor control. YVEA will be responsible for programming and testing / commissioning of the control. c. Remove and dispose of old conductors and associated equipment in compliance with environmental regulations. 2. Compliance and Documentation a. Maintain strict adherence to safety standards and environmental guidelines. b. Document all activities, including as-built drawings, compliance certifications, and photographic records.