Substation Expansion and Electrical Distribution

The University of Kentucky is seeking bids for substation expansion, a new switchgear building, and site electrical distribution work for its patient care facility expansion in Lexington.

University of Kentucky > Capital Construction Procurement Section


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2615.0 ESP-3.3
Dec 01, 2026 08:00 PM
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ukchandlerwtjv@walshgroup.com
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Description

The University of Kentucky HealthCare project seeks a prime contractor for construction work expanding the existing Substation #1 with a new transformer, switchgear building, and associated equipment, as well as work at Substation #3. The scope also includes underground electrical duct banks across the project sites, wiring, terminations, and energization to provide normal and emergency power distribution for the new facilities. Bids are available for General Trades and Electrical trade categories. Bids must be submitted digitally through SmartBid as a single consolidated PDF, using the supplied official forms. A completed Notice of Intent to Bid is required to obtain document access and bid-upload capability. The bid package includes a bid guarantee of at least 5% of the base bid; the successful bidder must furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. The apparent low bidder must provide proposed subcontractor and materials/equipment lists after bid opening.

Classification Codes
NAICS237130Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
PSCY1MZCONSTRUCTION OF EPG FACILITIES - OTHER, INCLUDING TRANSMISSION
Smart Codes
electrical substation expansionmedium voltage switchgear installationunderground electrical duct banks
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 04, 2026 08:00 PM-Pre-Bid Meeting (optional)
Meeting ID: 259 983 487 054 767; Passcode: xw6xw9az
Nov 11, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 17, 2026-Final RFI Responses Issued
Nov 18, 2026-Addendum Issued
Dec 01, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Dec 01, 2026 08:10 PM-Bid Opening (optional)
Meeting ID: 268 663 485 777 522 2; Passcode: 377WK2Hm
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • General Liability
Required
  • Bid Bond — 5%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
Documents
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