Y--Cottonwood Substation Construction, Stage 02, Phase 01
Overview
Buyer
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Sierra Nevada Region, has a requirement for the Cottonwood Substation Construction, Stage 02, Phase 01, located in Shasta County, CA. This is a Presolicitation for a 100% Small Business Set-aside opportunity, with an estimated construction magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about May 29, 2026, with bids due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and resources for the construction. Key components of work include:
- One (1) pre-fabricated control building foundation.
- Site development for yard access.
- Removal of existing wall to accommodate one (1) automatic 20-foot rolling gate.
- Gate accessibility equipment, including an environmental enclosure, associated control cables, two keypads, and one gate motor operator.
- Station service arrangement and associated foundations, including one (1) AC distribution panel, one (1) automatic transfer switch, and two (2) fusible safety disconnect switches.
- Two (2) precast pull boxes.
- Concrete encased duct banks. All work is to be completed within 180 days from the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sealed Bidding Solicitation (Invitation For Bid - IFB)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-aside
- NAICS Code: 237130 (SBA Size Standard: $45.0M)
- Estimated Magnitude: $500,000 - $1,000,000
- Period of Performance: 180 days from Notice to Proceed
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about May 29, 2026
- Bids Due: June 29, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: May 12, 2026
Submission Requirements
Responses to this IFB shall be submitted via FedConnect ONLY. Emailed bids will not be accepted. The Buy American Act applies; bidders must refer to FAR Clause 52.225-9 and FAR Provision 52.225-10 and identify any non-domestic materials included in their bid.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Jolene Daoud
- Email: Daoud@wapa.gov
- Phone: (916) 353-4469