Sand Creek Switching Station   3

Background
The Sand Creek Switching Station project is issued by the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), part of the U.S. Department of Energy. The mission of WAPA is to market and deliver reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power and related services to customers in the western United States.

This contract aims to construct a new 115-kV switching station to enhance the electrical infrastructure and improve service reliability in the region.

Work Details
The principal components of work include:

- Constructing a new 115-kV switching station consisting of three breaker ring bus on the Erie – Hoyt – Willoby transmission lines;
- Installing associated electrical equipment, structures, and foundations;
- Constructing a prefabricated control building foundation;
- Site development;
- Installing 0.3 miles of 115-kV transmission line for approach spans into the switching station.

Additionally, the project involves removing 0.3 miles of existing 115-kV transmission line and performing fiber optic installation, which includes fiber optic cables, fiber splicing, and all associated fiber equipment for Sand Creek Switching Station Stage 01.

Period of Performance
The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed and complete it within 490 calendar days after that notice.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed at the Sand Creek Switching Station site located in Loveland, Colorado.