# University Of Kentucky Uniofky #2615.0 ESP-3.3

University of Kentucky solicitation for substation expansion and electrical infrastructure work

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 2615.0 ESP-3.3
**NAICS:** 238210, 236220

The University of Kentucky is seeking construction bids for electrical infrastructure expansion supporting its Expand Patient Care Facility in Lexington.
- **Government buyer:** University of Kentucky; sub-agency: UK HealthCare; office: Construction Procurement Section.
- **Project and scope:** Early Sequence Package 3.3, Substation Expansion. Work covers Substations #1 and #3, a new transformer and switchgear building, and underground electrical duct banks across the facility, central utility plant, and garage sites, including wiring, terminations, and energization.
- **Trade categories:** General Trades and Electrical.
- **Products and quantities:** Transformer and switchgear equipment, plus electrical distribution materials including duct banks, wire, and termination materials. No quantities or part numbers are specified.
- **OEMs:** No equipment manufacturers are identified in the bid information.
- **Other named organizations:** Walsh Turner JV III is identified as construction manager; SmartBid is identified as the bid submission platform.
- **Notable requirements:** Final completion is due 30 consecutive calendar days after substantial completion. The substantial-completion schedule is governed by the work order or construction manager's schedule.

### Description

The University of Kentucky is soliciting firm fixed proposals for Early Sequence Package 3.3: Substation Expansion, part of the Expand Patient Care Facility project. Work includes expanding Substation #1 infrastructure with a new transformer and switchgear building, work in Substation #3, and underground electrical duct banks with associated wiring, terminations, and energization. Bidding is available for General Trades and Electrical trade categories, with bids due December 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST through SmartBid. The award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid offering the best value.

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