Rayburn - East 69kV Reroute Project - Transmission Line Construction

The City of Bryan (through Bryan Texas Utilities) is soliciting bids for the design‑build construction of a 69 kV transmission line reroute on the Rayburn‑East corridor. The contractor will be responsible for all civil, structural, and electrical work required to relocate the line, including access road construction, overhead crossings, drilled pier and direct‑embed pole foundations, concrete and steel pole structures, insulators, conductors, and associated removals. The scope also covers right‑of‑way clearing, erosion‑control, site cleanup, and compliance with BTU’s specifications and Texas state regulations. The contract term is twelve months with liquidated damages of $5,000 per day for delays beyond May 14 2027. Key dates include a mandatory pre‑bid meeting (Sept 15 2026), question deadline (Sept 22 2026), bid submission deadline (Sept 30 2026), construction start (Jan 4 2027) and demobilization (May 14 2027). • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 15 Sept 2026 (in‑person). • Bid questions due by 22 Sept 2026; bids due by 30 Sept 2026 (electronic or sealed). • Project includes full transmission line construction: access roads, foundations, pole structures, conductors, insulators, and removals. • Contract period: 12 months; liquidated damages for late completion. • Anticipated construction window: Jan 4 2027 – May 14 2027 (≈4 months). • Required bonding, insurance, and disclosure compliance per Texas law.