Design Services for Transmission Line and Substation

City of Falls City

Buyer seeks engineering services for 15 miles of 115 kV transmission line and a new 50 MVA substation. The project will establish a new interconnection point to the Southwest Power Pool via a 115 kV switchyard. Buyer requires expertise in high-voltage design, substation engineering, and project execution for municipal utility systems. The project is partially funded by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and must comply with grant conditions.

• 6/17/2025 - RFQ Published
• 6/30/2025 - Questions Due
• 7/15/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 12/31/2030 - Substantial Completion Estimated

• Licensed professional engineers in Nebraska and Kansas
• Experience in ROW acquisition and utility easement coordination
• High-voltage transmission line routing and design experience
• Substation engineering and equipment specification expertise
• Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance experience
• Construction management for utility-scale electrical infrastructure

• Evaluate transmission interconnect options (looped vs. radial feed)
• Assess potential substation locations
• Provide guidance for SPP and NITS processes
• Secure Network Integration Transmission Service Agreement
• Support right-of-way acquisition
• Create KMZ/KML or GIS-compatible shapefiles
• Ensure documentation meets Nebraska licensing standards
• Provide environmental consultants for permitting
• Evaluate constructability and recommend phasing strategies
• Align design milestones with grant administration