WAPA buys a wide variety of supplies, services, equipment and construction work. The DOE's Forecast identifies likely purchases for the upcoming year. However, our requirements may change due to unexpected maintenance activities, advances in technology and evolving program needs. Check FedConnect regularly for new solicitations or register for FEDBizOpps email updates.
Contractors: Western 2009 Construction Standards (4.6 MB pdf), 2013 Construction Standards (3.4 MB pdf) and Construction Standards 2016 (3.74 MB pdf) and Drawings referenced in Construction Specifications and Proposals are now available online. The drawings are split into two PDF files for quick download. Part 1 (9.16 MB pdf) and Part 2 (6.18 MB pdf). Also available are WAPA's Electrical Equipment Standards (401 KB pdf).
Contractors security requirements: To be eligible to work under a service contract at a WAPA site for a period of 180 consecutive days or more, all contract and subcontract employees must undergo a full background investigation. Use the Background Investigations Standard Operating Procedures (pdf) to complete the process.
Here are some examples of WAPA purchases:
Construction work
high-voltage electrical substations
concrete foundations
transmission lines
wood pole treatment/inspection
warehouse buildings
asphalt/paving
microwave & VHF communication systems
roads
site development
grading, drainage, fencing and surfacing
Construction-related supplies
wood poles
cement/concrete supplies
reinforcing and structural steel
building materials
culverts
Electrical materials and equipment
electrical insulators
switchgear and switchboard apparatus
electrical wiring devices
industrial controls
electrical power measuring equipment
current-carrying wiring devices
detection or communication systems
high-voltage power circuit breakers
transformers
surge arrestors
series capacitor banks
shunt capacitor banks
shunt reactors
relays
fault recorders
SCADA and EMS systems
metering transformers
Miscellaneous supplies and services
training services
administrative services
facility support services
graphics services
technical services
office supplies
computer equipment
computer maintenance and repair
office furniture
financial audit services
consulting services
software
