Mohave Electric Services

Project ID: 140A1126Q0020 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	BIA Western Region
Deadline	03/20/26
Posted	03/04/26
Estimated Value	$500,000 - $2,000,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	221122 - Electric Power Distribution
PSC	S112 - Utilities- Electric
Location	Valentine, AZ 86437 USA

Description

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Summary

**Intent to Sole Source Notice**

Proposed Provider

Mohave Electric Cooperative

Notice of Intent

The Truxton Canyon Agency announces its intent to award a sole source contract to Mohave Electric Cooperative for the provision of electrical utility service to agency facilities located in Valentine, Arizona 86437, which falls within Mohave Electric Cooperative's exclusive service territory.

Description of Services

The required services include the delivery of electrical power, metering, maintenance of electrical distribution infrastructure, and all related utility support necessary to operate agency buildings and grounds in Valentine, AZ 86437.

Proposed Contractor

Mohave Electric Cooperative, Inc. Mohave County, Arizona

Justification for Sole Source

Mohave Electric Cooperative is the only authorized electrical utility provider for the geographic area that includes Valentine, AZ 86437. Utility service territories are regulated, and no other provider is legally permitted or technically able to supply electrical power to these locations. Because of this exclusive service boundary, competition is not feasible.

Term of Service

Base year plus four (4) option years. Submit comments to: Danielle Bitsilly, Contract Specialist BIA, Western Region danielle.bitsilly@bia.gov

Final Determination

If no substantive objections are received by the deadline, the Truxton Canyon Agency will proceed with awarding a sole source contract to Mohave Electric Cooperative.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Truxton Canyon Agency, part of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is responsible for ensuring reliable electric utility services for the Havasupai Reservation, specifically Supai, Arizona. The agency intends to award a sole source contract to Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) as they are the only authorized electric utility provider in the area. This contract aims to provide consistent and economical power to support the agency's facilities and the local community. Work Details The contractor, Mohave Electric Cooperative, will deliver electrical power and related utility support necessary for the operation of agency buildings and grounds in Valentine, AZ. Specific tasks include: - Conducting a kick-off meeting within ten business days after notice-to-proceed. - Providing a five-year historical power usage report and a five-year projection of required power usage. - Supplying firm electric service to the established BIA/MEC demarcation point at Long Mesa. - Managing operations, maintenance, and repair of the 70-mile power line leading to Long Mesa. - Submitting a five-year operations and maintenance plan detailing all required work. Billing for services will occur monthly, and all modifications to work plans must be discussed with BIA before implementation. Period of Performance One base year plus four option years from the date of notice-to-proceed. Place of Performance The contract will be performed within the boundaries of the Hualapai and Havasupai Reservations, specifically in Peach Springs and Supai, Arizona, including locations such as Long Mesa.

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