Brazos Valley Ionwave #024-07-25 Addendum 5

Construction and Equipment Procurement for Brushy Creek Substation (BTU)

Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) is seeking bids for the full construction of the Brushy Creek Substation in College Station, Texas, with a comprehensive scope covering civil, structural, and electrical work. - Government Buyer: - Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU), Purchasing Department - Brazos Electric Power Cooperative (BTU) - OEMs and Vendors Highlighted: - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL): relay panels, SCADA, communications panels - ABB: test switches (e.g., FT-19R, 991AZ16G01) - GE: terminal blocks (EB25B12, EB27B04S) - Bussmann: fuseholders (CHCC1DIU, CHCC2DIU, CHCC3DIU), fuses (LP-CC-6, LP-CC-10, LP-CC-15, ATMR15, ATM6) - Mersen: fuses (ATMR6, NON-20), terminal blocks - FS: fiber optic cables (SKU 20720) - Hoppecke: AquaGen (optional equipment) - Tempco: enclosure heater (EHT00053) - STATES: test switch (20K01-B) - Products and Quantities Requested: - Major substation structures: bus support stands, switch stands, PT/CT stands, take-off towers, distribution frames - Switches: 45 hookstick disconnect (25kV, 1200A), 4 fused disconnect (15kV), 11 vertical air break (138kV, 3000A) - Surge arresters: 12 each (138kV and 12.5kV) - Power circuit breakers: 6 each (138kV and 15kV) - Transformers: single-phase pad mounted, three-phase distribution, CT/PT combo units - Relay and protection panels: SEL-411L, SEL-421, transformer differential, bus differential, line relay, metering, SCADA, communications - Fiber optic cables: FS SKU 20720, jumpers, ADSS - Terminal blocks, fuseholders, fuses, meters (ION S8650), enclosure heaters, test switches - Control building: structure, foundations, AC/DC panelboards, HVAC, battery bank, lighting - Site/civil: access road, grading, foundations, fencing, drainage, landscaping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must transport owner-furnished materials from multiple BTU storage locations - Coordination required with transmission line contractor for cut-in and related work - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit - Strict bonding, insurance, and documentation requirements - Detailed acceptance testing for all major systems and panels - Locations: - Primary: Brushy Creek Substation, 5326 Raymond Statzer Pkwy, College Station, TX 77845 - Additional: BTU System Operations Center (Bryan, TX), Snook Substation (Somerville, TX), Wellborn Substation (Millican, TX), BTU Yard (Bryan, TX), Thompson Creek (College Station, TX) - Period of Performance: - Construction anticipated to begin after award and extend through substantial completion and commissioning, with no option years specified.

Description

This solicitation is for the construction of the Brushy Creek Substation located in College Station, Texas. The scope includes building a 0.33-mile-long access road, foundations, grounding grid, fencing, driveway, cable trench, ring bus with multiple line terminals and transformers, bus-work, switches, breakers, control house, panels, relays, cables, AC/DC panels, battery bank, testing, and commissioning. The contractor is responsible for transporting owner-furnished materials from storage to the site and must coordinate with a transmission line contractor for certain tasks. The project includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit, with electronic bids due by June 3, 2026.

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