Beresford Substation Stage 11, South Dakota   2

Background
The Beresford Substation Stage 11 project is issued by the Western Upper Great Plains Region of the U.S. Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). The agency's mission is to market and deliver reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power and related services. This contract aims to enhance the electrical infrastructure in South Dakota, specifically through the construction and upgrade of substation facilities.

Work Details
The contractor will perform a variety of construction tasks including:

- Mobilization and preparatory work
- Miscellaneous sitework
- Demolition of general structures such as perimeter fences and trench drains
- Removal of abandoned foundations
- Excavation for substation site preparation
- Embankment construction
- Installation of standard chain link fencing
- Road base preparation with washed crushed rock
- Seeding
- Concrete foundation work for substation structures
- Installation of cable trenches
- Assembly of substation steel structures.

Additionally, the project includes the installation of government-furnished equipment such as power circuit breakers and disconnecting switches.

Period of Performance
The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed and complete all work within 300 calendar days.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed at the Beresford Substation located in South Dakota.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must meet several requirements including:

- Being a small business (set-aside status)
- Providing performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days after award
- Possessing necessary contractor licenses
- Adhering to safety qualifications.

Additional requirements may include a subcontracting plan.