Y--Glendo-Lusk Rural Tap 115kV Transmission Line Upgrade and Quinn Creek Substation
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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), Rocky Mountain Region (RMR), is seeking contractors for the Glendo-Lusk Rural Tap 115kV Transmission Line Upgrade and Quinn Creek Substation project in Platte and Niobrara counties, Wyoming. This Presolicitation outlines a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a project estimated to be greater than $10M. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about June 15, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves upgrading 35 miles of the existing Lusk Rural Tap-Glendo (LRT-GLD) 69-kV transmission line to a 115-kV transmission line and constructing a new Quinn Creek Substation (QCK). The upgrade starts at the Glendo Substation, running northeast for approximately 25 miles to the new QCK Substation. From QCK, the line continues northeast for 3 miles, then east for 6 miles, terminating at WAPA’s Lusk Rural Tap. The work includes replacing the LRT-GLD line with a new 115-kV wood pole H-frame transmission line and constructing the new 69-kV delivery point QCK Substation on about 5 acres. The upgrade will be sectionalized into a 25.4-mile Casper (Pace)-Quinn Creek (CPL-QCK) section and a 9.4-mile Quinn Creek-Lusk Rural Tap (QCK-LRT) section, with the latter built to 115-kV specifications but operated at 69-kV initially. Existing ROW will be widened.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sealed Bidding Solicitation (FAR Part 14) - Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS: 237130 (Size Standard: $45.0M)
- Estimated Magnitude: Greater than $10M
- Period of Performance: 800 calendar days after Notice to Proceed or by December 2028
- Solicitation Release: On or about June 15, 2026
- Response Due: July 24, 2026, 20:00 UTC
- Published: June 2, 2026
Additional Notes
All responses must be submitted via FedConnect ONLY; email proposals will not be accepted. The Buy American Act applies, and bidders must identify any non-domestic materials proposed (refer to FAR Clause 52.225-9 and Provision 52.225-10).