Colorado Springs Utilities seeks design services for its Clear Spring Ranch Dam Construction Upgrade. The utility’s project plan describes repairs and upgrades intended to minimize groundwater leaving the Clear Spring Ranch site. The plan identifies design and construction work, while the public solicitation page does not expose further scope details or solicitation documents.
The project requires a qualified bidder to deliver a turnkey solution for a new 10,000-gallon nitrogen-blanketed transformer oil storage tank, encompassing complete design, fabrication, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning services.
Requesting proposals to establish a long-term contract for substation instrument transformers, which include, but are not limited to: oil insulated current transformers ( ct ), oil insulated voltage transformers ( vt ), and oil insulated combined ct/vts ( ct/pt combo ) for 115kv and 230kv voltage levels, and their related products and services.
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El Paso
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111 S Cascade Ave
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80903
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Colorado Springs Utilities
Colorado Springs Utilities Board Minutes
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received presentations regarding the CEO Balanced Scorecard Mid-Year Results and the Electric and Gas Cost Adjustment projections, noting a planned return to address a rate decrease. The Water Outlook was also discussed. Additionally, the board recommended City Council approval for an amendment to the City Code allowing liens for utilities services, as well as ordinances authorizing the issuance of system improvement revenue bonds and the refunding of previous bonds. Recognition was given for water conservation and infrastructure achievements, and the meeting concluded with an executive session.
Colorado Springs Utilities Board Minutes
Date: Jul 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several resolutions, including the recognition of a retiring employee for his service, honoring the life of a late staff member, and authorizing a workers' compensation self-insurance permit. Discussions included a presentation from the Nuclear Energy Institute concerning future nuclear energy engagements, the acquisition of real property in Buena Vista for the Homestake Water Project, and a regional wastewater service agreement with the Garden Valley Water and Sanitation District. Additionally, the board recognized the organization for receiving a water conservation award and heard customer comments regarding graywater usage.
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The meeting featured a variety of operational and strategic reports. Key discussions included presentations on home safety preparedness, quarterly financial conditions, annual water supply management, staff treatment, compensation and benefits, and emergency CEO succession. The committee also received updates on electric and gas cost adjustments, reviewed the final draft of the 2027 proposed budget, and discussed an intergovernmental partnership with USCYBERCOM. Additionally, updates were provided regarding the nuclear program plan, the clean energy plan, and the clean heat plan.
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