Opportunity
Denton Ionwave #9040
Construction of Steel Storage Building for Transmission Cable Reels at Hickory Substation
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
9040
NAICS
236210, 237130, 236220
The City of Denton, through Denton Municipal Electric, is seeking proposals for the construction of a specialized storage building at the Hickory Substation to house large transmission cable reels. - Government Buyer: - City of Denton, Denton Municipal Electric (DME) - Procurement managed by City of Denton Procurement / Materials Management - Project Scope: - Construction of a 20' x 30' steel storage building on a concrete foundation - Includes steel structure, siding, doors, roofing, hardware, grounding cables, and all attachments per technical specifications - Site preparation, excavation, subgrade preparation, and installation of erosion controls - Relocation and secure placement of two transmission cable reels (each approx. 84,000 lbs, 14-foot diameter, 8-foot wide) using a crane and tie-down hardware - Installation and maintenance of temporary construction entrance, stabilization rock, and traffic control devices - Site restoration, cleanup, and regrading to pre-project or better condition - Requirements: - Contractors must demonstrate significant experience with concrete foundations and steel structures - Proposals must include detailed schedules, safety records, past project experience, resumes of key personnel, and a unit price proposal - Emphasis on quality, safety, schedule adherence, and cost-effectiveness - Surety bonds and all required permits must be provided - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Notable/Unique Aspects: - Handling and secure placement of extremely large and heavy cable reels - Strict requirements for site safety, environmental controls, and restoration - Project to be awarded to a single contractor based on competitive sealed proposals
Description
This solicitation is for the construction of a storage building at the Hickory Substation to house transmission cable spools. The work includes constructing a 20' x 30' structure on a concrete foundation and relocating two 84,000 lb. transmission cable reels within the structure. The contractor is responsible for site preparation, erosion control, utility location, building construction, spool placement using a crane, and site restoration. The City of Denton requires submissions from experienced individuals or businesses with innovative and cost-effective approaches. Proposals must be submitted sealed and include various required forms and documents.