Opportunity
Imperial Irrigation District Planet bids #SRFP535
Imperial Irrigation District Awards Substation Upgrade Contract Including Power Transformers and Switchgear
Posted
August 27, 2025
Respond By
October 17, 2025
Identifier
SRFP535
NAICS
237130, 238210, 335311
This award notice details the Imperial Irrigation District's selection of a contractor for major substation upgrades in southeastern California. - Government Buyer: - Imperial Irrigation District (IID), a local agency providing water, drainage, and power services - Products and Equipment Requested: - Two (2) 28 MVA 92/13.2kV power transformers - Two (2) 92kV breakers - Two (2) 15kV walk-in metal clad switchgears (8-9 sections, 1200a, 2000a) - Six (6) 833KVA voltage regulators - Two (2) 600KVAR capacitor banks - One (1) control enclosure with relays duplex panel and battery room - Two (2) substation vaults - Two (2) underground distribution ducts (6 inch conduit system) - Perimeter chain-link fence for site security - Services Requested: - Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for substation upgrade - Installation and integration of SCADA, fiber optics, and telecommunication systems - Site grading and civil works - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for all bidders - Valid California 'A' Contractor's License required - Attachments include design drawings, specifications, geotechnical info, SCADA materials, and legal documents - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Place of Performance: - Substation facility in La Quinta, Riverside County, California
Description
Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to engineer, procure, and construct upgrades to an existing substation, including installation of two 28 MVA power transformers, associated equipment, breakers, switchgears, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, control enclosures, substation vaults, and related infrastructure. The project also involves removal and installation of bus supports and switches, SCADA and telecommunication construction, site grading, and fencing. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and only firms with a valid California 'A' Contractor's License will be considered. The bid due date is October 17, 2025, with an award anticipated on March 2, 2026.