City of Springfield - Transmission Line Construction (J1610 Project) - UE27-10-47 (2026)
City of SpringfieldCity · Springfield, IL- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Purchasing Agent
- (217) 789-2191
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Springfield, Office of Public Utilities, City Water Light and Power (CWLP), is accepting sealed bids for transmission line construction associated with the MISO J1610 Alpha Substation project under solicitation UE27-10-47. The scope of work involves the construction of three new 138kV transmission structures, reconductoring approximately 0.08 miles in Sangamon County, IL, installing monopole galvanized standard class steel switch structures and a custom steel three-way deadend structure, foundations including direct embed and drilled piers, 795 kcmil Tern ACSS transmission conductor, alumoweld shield and counterpoise wire, and the removal of existing wood monopole structures. Bids must be submitted via the City's Bid Portal by Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at CWLP Electrical Engineering in Springfield, IL, with attendance notification required by October 13, 2026. A bid security of 10% of the total bid is required.
Construction of three new 138kV transmission structures, Reconductoring approximately 0.08 miles, Installation of two monopole galvanized standard class steel switch structures, One monopole galvanized custom steel three-way deadend structure, Direct embed foundations with crushed rock backfill, Drilled pier foundations, 795 kcmil Tern ACSS transmission conductor, Alumoweld shield wire, Alumoweld counterpoise wire, And removal of existing wood monopole structures.
Lowest responsible responsive bidder, quality of services, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, delivery terms including length of time for delivery, qualifications, and references
SUMMARY
The City of Springfield, Office of Public Utilities, City Water Light and Power (CWLP), is accepting sealed bids for transmission line construction associated with the MISO J1610 Alpha Substation project under solicitation UE27-10-47.
The scope of work involves the construction of three new 138kV transmission structures, reconductoring approximately 0.08 miles in Sangamon County, IL, installing monopole galvanized standard class steel switch structures and a custom steel three-way deadend structure, foundations including direct embed and drilled piers, 795 kcmil Tern ACSS transmission conductor, alumoweld shield and counterpoise wire, and the removal of existing wood monopole structures. Bids must be submitted via the City's Bid Portal by Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at CWLP Electrical Engineering in Springfield, IL, with attendance notification required by October 13, 2026. A bid security of 10% of the total bid is required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Lowest responsible responsive bidder
- Quality of services
- Conformity with specifications
- Suitability to requirements
- Delivery terms including length of time for delivery
- Qualifications
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Construction of three new 138kV transmission structures
- Reconductoring approximately 0.08 miles
- Installation of two monopole galvanized standard class steel switch structures
- One monopole galvanized custom steel three-way deadend structure
- Direct embed foundations with crushed rock backfill
- Drilled pier foundations
- 795 kcmil Tern ACSS transmission conductor
- Alumoweld shield wire
- Alumoweld counterpoise wire
- Removal of existing wood monopole structures
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid Security
- Subcontractor Utilization Statement
- MBE/FBE Utilization Form
- Certificate of Publication or proof of advertisement
- Submit to
- City of Springfield electronic bidding
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Springfield?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Springfield electronic bidding. For questions, contact Purchasing Agent.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Springfield in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Construction of three new 138kV transmission structures, Reconductoring approximately 0.08 miles, Installation of two monopole galvanized standard class steel switch structures, One monopole galvanized custom steel three-way deadend structure, Direct embed foundations with crushed rock backfill, Dri. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible responsive bidder, quality of services, conformity with specifications, suitability to requirements, delivery terms including length of time for delivery, qualifications, and refere..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Security, Subcontractor Utilization Statement, MBE/FBE Utilization Form, Certificate of Publication or proof of advertisement. Review the full document from City of Springfield for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
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