ID 722157

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Replace Power Distribution, International Falls, MN

Koochiching County

Owner Reference: 140P2024R0130, Voya 308690

Bid Date: 10/04/2024 at 05:00pm

Pre-Bid: 09/17/2024
Voyageurs National Park, Lavine Cabin (near Ashe River Visitor Center Area), 9763 Meadwood Rd, Orr, MN 55771. Please note that the site visit will include a ride on an NPS vessel along the project site (following the existing power line alignment and junction boxes along the shore) and tour of the Kettle Falls developed area. Pending the amount of interested firms a second day may be necessary to accommodate and would take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. A Virtual Meeting at the Cabin near the dock on Tuesday Sept 17 at 9:00 Central (8:00 MST) will take place to discuss administrative requirements followed by a briefing from contracting.

Estimate: >$10.0M

Trades: High Voltage Electrical Contractor (HVE): Transmission Lines, Power Lines, Venues, Arenas, Utility, Transformers

237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. This project will replace the main underwater high voltage cable and multiple transformer boxes that run from the mainland to the Kettle Falls district. Pad-mounted switchgear, sectionalizing enclosures, elbow terminations, as well as individual and other associated components will be replaced as needed. An improved level of emergency backup generation for critical loads at Kettle Falls Area will be installed. Due to the compromised neutral wire, this poses a serious safety risk to visitors as well as employees. The neutral serves as a ground for the cable, and as more lightning strikes occur the chances of someone being struck increase. Secondly when power goes out facilities are forced to be closed such as restrooms, showers, and the restaurant. There is also a food safety factor at the restaurant due to the freezers and coolers loss of power. This has potential for food to develop bacteria that could lead to sickness of visitors. The Fire suppression system pumps are run by electricity; therefore, if there is no power then there is no fire protection for the Historic hotel. This jeopardizes the visitor's safety as well as the historic building. The new backup generator would allow the concession to continue to stay operational in the event of a power outage

US National Park Service (NPS) CO
 Timothy Burger
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Published 09/14/2024 on Construction Bid Source

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