525-kV Series Capacitor Bank Replacement Design-Build

The U.S. Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration is seeking a contractor for a two-phase design-build project to replace four 525-kV series capacitor banks and associated equipment at four California substations.

United States of America > Department of Energy > Western Area Power Administration > Sierra Nevada Region


General
Open
89503326RWA000049
Oct 30, 2026 11:00 PM
Sep 14, 2026 04:28 PM
$80,000,000.00
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Federal
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Contact
daoud@wapa.gov
+19163534469
114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
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Register in FedConnect in advance to access the response function., Submit the Phase Two proposal by the stated deadline.
Description

The U.S. Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration is soliciting a firm-fixed-price, two-phase design-build contract for the end-of-life replacement of four 525-kV series capacitor banks at Maxwell Capacitor Bank Station, Tracy Substation, and the Olinda South and Olinda North substations. The scope includes engineering and integration design, procurement or manufacturing, demolition and disposal of existing equipment, construction of new foundations and platforms, installation of capacitor banks and ancillary equipment, protection and control integration, testing, commissioning, and final turnover. The project is expected to exceed $80 million and requires full and open competition. Phase Two offerors must submit price and contract documentation, a design-build team organization submission, key-personnel resumes, a project execution and technical solution narrative, a network analysis schedule, and supporting forms and attachments. A bid guarantee is required at 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. The solicitation requires an approved Project Labor Agreement before award and requires use of new OEM equipment sourced through authorized channels. The final completion deadline is no later than June 30, 2033.

Classification Codes
NAICS237130Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
PSCY1NZCONSTRUCTION OF OTHER UTILITIES
Smart Codes
series capacitor bankdesign-build constructionhigh-voltage substation equipment
Specifications
Supply & Service
Yes
NSNs:
7540-01-152-8067
Timeline
May 12, 2026 11:00 PM-Phase One proposal due
Oct 30, 2026 11:00 PM-Phase Two proposal due
Jun 30, 2033-Contract completion deadline
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required
  • Bid Bond — 20%
Scored
  • Minimum 1 reference
  • Within the last 10 years
  • Projects valued at $80,000,000.00 or more
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
Title
Attachment 13_oda_2000-2999_
Attachment 14_tcy_0001-2999_combined drawings_
Attachment A - Sec C Project Specifications 1108_Amendment_01
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Attachment A - Sec C Project Specifications 1108_Amendment_03
Q_and_A_89503326RWA000049-0001_COTP_Series_Cap_Phase_2
RFI - PLA Feasibility COTP Series Capacitor Replacement Design-Build Project
Pre-Solicitation Synopsis - COTP Design-Build Contract
Q_and_A_89503326RWA000049-0001_COTP_Series_Cap_Phase_1
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COTP_Series_Cap_Technical_Specs_Amendment_05
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Attachment 7 - Liquidated Damages Addendum to FAR 52.211-12
Attachment 9 - Contractor Background Check Instructions SOP (Return with Phase II Proposal)
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Attachment 3 - Tariff Adjustment Terms
Attachment 8 - Price Bidding Schedule COTP Series Capacitor (Return with Phase II Proposal)
Attachment 10 - Foreign National Data Card (Return with Phase II Proposal)
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Att. A Changes - Sec C Project Spec_Amendment_01
Att. A Changes-Sec C Project Spec_Amendment_03
Attachment A - Sec C Project Specifications 1108_12-12-25
Attachment 2 - Section M Addendum DOE-M-2012 Basis for Award_3-11-26
Attachment 6 - Design-Build Team Template (Return with Phase II Proposal)
Attachment 4 - Mobilization and Prep Work Terms
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Attachment 12_oda_0001-1999
Attachment 1 - Section L Addendum to FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors_3-11-26
Attachment 11_mxl_0001_2999_combined
Attachment 1 - Section L Addendum to FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors_8-19-26
Site Visit Attendance Roster
WD CA20260018 Alameda 9-3-2026
WD CA20260007 Colusa, Shasta 9-3-2026
89503326RWA000049_COTP_Series_Cap_Technical_Specs_Amendment_05_Crosswalk
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Attachment 5 - Past Performance Cover Letter and Questionnaire (Return with Phase I Proposal)
WD CA20260018 Alameda 5-18-2026
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