CEI has completed over a dozen substation projects over the last twenty years. Our past performance history speaks for itself. We are continually used by the City of Redding and other government agencies by offering competitive and accurate bids, a good safety record and quality work. Our workforce has been trained in working in energized substation environments.
2020 Western Area Power Association Keswick & Maxwell Substations
Project Description: Installation of 230-kV Government-furnished SSVT’s, 115-kV Government-furnished station service transformer and associated material. Installed an Automatic transfer switch, safety switches, main
distribution panel and associated station service equipment including yard panels, dry-type pad
mounted transformers, insulated conductors, conduit, concrete foundations and support structures
for station service equipment.
Provided foundations, galvanized steel structures for electrical equipment, provided and installed precast cable trench and removed cable/equipment after station service cut-over.
distribution panel and associated station service equipment including yard panels, dry-type pad
mounted transformers, insulated conductors, conduit, concrete foundations and support structures
for station service equipment.
Provided foundations, galvanized steel structures for electrical equipment, provided and installed precast cable trench and removed cable/equipment after station service cut-over.
Contract Amount: $2,184,032.00
Start Date: Oct 2020
Completion Date: Ongoing
Start Date: Oct 2020
Completion Date: Ongoing
2020-2021 US Army Corp of Engineers MOTCO B606 Inland Substation
Project Description: The work included replacement of the Building 606 transformer and switchgear, replacement of overhead transmission lines, replacement of security fencing, and other minor site improvements and incidental related work integrations.
Contract Amount: $ 2,274,359.00
Start Date: Feb 2020
Completion Date: Dec 2021
Job #1907
Start Date: Feb 2020
Completion Date: Dec 2021
Job #1907
2020-2021 Nevada National Security Site DAF & Frenchman Flats Substations
Project description: Modernization of two substations located at the Nevada National Security Site in Mercury, Nevada.
Project includes building one new identical redundant substation and critical upgrades to a second. Cal Electro Inc provided all technical and professional services including labor, testing, material and equipment for the project.
Project includes building one new identical redundant substation and critical upgrades to a second. Cal Electro Inc provided all technical and professional services including labor, testing, material and equipment for the project.
Contract Amount: $4,328,612.38
Start Date: Feb 2020
Completion Date: Dec 2021
Job #1905
Start Date: Feb 2020
Completion Date: Dec 2021
Job #1905
2017 Folsom UHA Switchgear Replacement WAPA Switchyard at Folsom Dam
Folsom, CA
Project Description: Remove and replace station service switchgear, UHA, associated protective relay systems, instrumentation transformers and metering. Remove and replace existing concrete foundations and slab for fabricated control building. Structural metalwork. Remove and replace existing 5 kV cables. Provide contract document management system. Furnish drawings and data. Provide turn-key interface with existing switchyard and power plant alarm, protection, control and SCADA circuits. Provide communication interface with power plant Central Valley Automated Control System. Provide as-builts, new cable tray directly below existing UHA switchgear, spare parts and training.
Contract Amount: $3,546,209.22
Start Date: 6/14/16
Completion Date: 12/15/17
Job #1606
Superintendent: Leonard Weger
Start Date: 6/14/16
Completion Date: 12/15/17
Job #1606
Superintendent: Leonard Weger
2016 California Polytechnic State University San Louis Obispo, CA
Project Description: In general, the work consists of replacing the existing Mustang Substation 70kV-12.47kV, 10MVA transformer with a 15MVA transformer and associated transmission equipment, on the California Polytechnic State University campus in San Luis Obispo, California.
Contract Amount: $458,000
Start Date: 2/8/16
Completion Date: 327 Days
Contract Amount: $458,000
Start Date: 2/8/16
Completion Date: 327 Days
Biggs 2016
2015 City of Santa Clara Electric Dept
CEI constructed a 230kV line in the existing and live SVP Switching Station and the build-out of two (2) 115kV bays at the Northern Receiving Station.
Contract Amount: $2,488,000.00
Start Date: 1/30/2015
Completion Date: ongoing
Job No.: 1501
Contract Amount: $2,488,000.00
Start Date: 1/30/2015
Completion Date: ongoing
Job No.: 1501
2013/14 Shasta Switchyard, Flanagan & Keswick Substation Upgrade
Remove and dispose of
existing switches, conductors, wave traps and insulators assemblies as shown on
the drawings. Install Government-furnished 230-kV disconnect switches, motor
group-operated and 230-kV disconnect switches, selector/tandem type, motor
group-operated. Install Government-furnished new ACCR Drake conductor, high
temperature fittings, and insulators assemblies. Provide associated jumpers,
hardware, and conduit. We would like to say thanks to Bob Toenjes Ross Mcfate, Gary Johnson, and Don Kiel, It was a pleasure working with you guys.
Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00
Start Date: 6/6/2013
Completion Date: 2/4/2015
Job No.: 1383
Contract Amount: $1,500,000.00
Start Date: 6/6/2013
Completion Date: 2/4/2015
Job No.: 1383
2012 Arden/Del Paso Substation Sacramento, CA
Project Description:
Construct, install, test and make operational Arden/Del Paso Traction Power Substation. Including, clearing and grubbing, earthwork, parking lot modifications, drainage, associated site work, planting, irrigation modifications, protection of existing shrubs and trees, underground system ductbanks, traction power substation site work and cable system, wayside signaling train-to-wayside system, foundation work, dust control, noise control, fencing, signage and striping and paving.
Contract Amount: $826,777
Start Date: 9/17/2012
Completion Date: 10/22/2013
Job No.: 1376
Construct, install, test and make operational Arden/Del Paso Traction Power Substation. Including, clearing and grubbing, earthwork, parking lot modifications, drainage, associated site work, planting, irrigation modifications, protection of existing shrubs and trees, underground system ductbanks, traction power substation site work and cable system, wayside signaling train-to-wayside system, foundation work, dust control, noise control, fencing, signage and striping and paving.
Contract Amount: $826,777
Start Date: 9/17/2012
Completion Date: 10/22/2013
Job No.: 1376
2012 Bart Substation South San Fransisco
Project Description:
Disconnect, remove and dispose of the existing 7500 kVA, damaged cast-resin transformer X1. Remove and safely dispose of all debris including damaged transformer components, wiring and equipment from jobsite. Furnish a new natural
ester oil filled medium voltage transformer. Install a new transformer and perform all field tests. Modify & replace existing equipment, buses and cables as necessary and connect new transformer.
Contract Amount: $371,300.00
Start Date: 3/2/12
Completion Date: 12/7/12
Job No.: 1360
Disconnect, remove and dispose of the existing 7500 kVA, damaged cast-resin transformer X1. Remove and safely dispose of all debris including damaged transformer components, wiring and equipment from jobsite. Furnish a new natural
ester oil filled medium voltage transformer. Install a new transformer and perform all field tests. Modify & replace existing equipment, buses and cables as necessary and connect new transformer.
Contract Amount: $371,300.00
Start Date: 3/2/12
Completion Date: 12/7/12
Job No.: 1360
Butte County Landfill Facility 2012
Project Description:
Erected the 60kV substation at the Butte County Landfill. Responsibilities included receiving, storing and installing the prime contractor furnished equipment as well as furnishing and installing all parts and pieces required to provide a complete, fully commissioned and operable substation.
Contract Amount: $378,242
Start Date: September 13, 2011
Completion Date: June 20, 2012
Erected the 60kV substation at the Butte County Landfill. Responsibilities included receiving, storing and installing the prime contractor furnished equipment as well as furnishing and installing all parts and pieces required to provide a complete, fully commissioned and operable substation.
Contract Amount: $378,242
Start Date: September 13, 2011
Completion Date: June 20, 2012
2010/2011 UKIAH, CA ORCHARD SUBSTATION
Project Description:
Cal Electro, Inc. constructed from the ground, up a new 115 KV Substation.
Substation work includes 47 pier foundations up to 6 ft. dia., (3) 40 MVA 115/12 KV transformers, (4) 115 KV SF6 breakers, (11) 115 KV switches, (9) 115 KV Potential transformer, 27,000 ft of 12 KV 1100 KCM cable, and installation of (1) 30’x90’ pre-manufactured control building.
The City of Ukiah Provided all major electrical equipment.
Contract Amount: $2,980.000.00
Cal Electro, Inc. constructed from the ground, up a new 115 KV Substation.
Substation work includes 47 pier foundations up to 6 ft. dia., (3) 40 MVA 115/12 KV transformers, (4) 115 KV SF6 breakers, (11) 115 KV switches, (9) 115 KV Potential transformer, 27,000 ft of 12 KV 1100 KCM cable, and installation of (1) 30’x90’ pre-manufactured control building.
The City of Ukiah Provided all major electrical equipment.
Contract Amount: $2,980.000.00
2006/2007 CITY OF REDDING CANBY SUBSTATION
INSTALLATION OF A FOURTH 115/12KV TRANSFORMER BANK
Cal Electro Inc. provided labor, materials, and equipment for the installation of a 115/12kV transformer, air switches, circuit breakers, oil retention vault, and bus work for the extension of the East Redding Substation. The City of Redding provided all electrical equipment and steel structures.
Contract Amount: 914,450.00
Contract Amount: 914,450.00
2004/2005 City of Redding Moore Substation
Cal Electro Inc. provided labor, materials, and equipment for the installation of a 115/12kV transformer, air switches, circuit breakers, oil retention vault, and bus work for the extension of the East Redding Substation. The City of Redding provided all electrical equipment and steel structures.
Contract Amount: 674,000.00
Contract Amount: 674,000.00
2004 Bechtel Nevada Corporation-Nevada Test Site-Modernization of 138kV substations
Cal Electro constructed a new distribution substation in Mercury, NV. This substation work included excavation of pier foundation up to 7 foot in diameter and 23 feet deep, construction of 25 foot concrete transformer fire walls, installation of 138 kv SF6 breakers and V switches, installation of 15 kv switchgear and control building, and the installation of two 138 kv 32 MVA transformers. Work also consisted of installation of 138 kv SF6 breakers, circuit switches and transformers at Jackass Flats Substation. A big thanks out to Jim kilpatrick at Bechtel Nevada. And a big no thanks to Kieth at "Ham & Taters"
Contract Amount: 3,230,000.00
Contract Amount: 3,230,000.00
2002 City of Redding Switchyard Expansion
CEI expanded the 115 kv switchyard at the City of Redding Power Plant. The work consisted of installation of a 50 MVA transformer, 115 kv SF6 circuit breaker, 115 kv V switches, concrete foundations, duct bank, relay wiring, over one thousand feet of high voltage underground feeders, bus structures and bussing.
Contract Amount: 970,000.00
CEI expanded the 115 kv switchyard at the City of Redding Power Plant. The work consisted of installation of a 50 MVA transformer, 115 kv SF6 circuit breaker, 115 kv V switches, concrete foundations, duct bank, relay wiring, over one thousand feet of high voltage underground feeders, bus structures and bussing.
Contract Amount: 970,000.00
2001 Bechtel Nevada Corporation-Nevada Test Site-Modernization of 138kV substations
CEI provided all technical and professional services including labor, tools, material and equipment for the modernization of four substations located at the Nevada Test Site in Mercury, NV. Scope of work included the replacement of 138kV circuit switches with SF6 gas circuit breakers and the replacement of electromechanical protective relays with solid state microprocessor based protective relays.
Contract Amount: $1,743,000.00
Contract Amount: $1,743,000.00
1999 City of Redding East Substation-Installation of 115/12kV Transformer Bank Number
CEI provided labor, material and equipment for the installation of a 115/12kV transformer, air switches, circuit breakers, and bus work for the extension of the East Redding Substation. The City of Redding provided all electrical equipment and steel structures.
Contract Amount: $409,541.00
Contract Amount: $409,541.00
1998 City of Shasta Lake Knauf Substation
Cal Electro Inc. provided labor and equipment to construct a new 115kV substation, installation of 12.47 kV metering, underground feeders, retention system, and control building. We also installed and commissioned two (2) 115kV transformers and 115kV SF6 breakers.
Contract Amount: 593,000.00
Contract Amount: 593,000.00
1996 City of Redding Texas Springs Substation
CEI built a 115kV substation with switching yard. This substation consisted of installing and commissioning one (1) 115kV/12kV, 32 MVA transformer, 115kV SF6 circuit breakers, 12kV Vacuum breakers, air switches, bus work and control building. The City of Redding supplied all electrical equipment and steel structures.
Contract Amount 1,053,500.00
Contract Amount 1,053,500.00
1995 Airport Transformer Bank Number 1
CEI installed a 115/kV, 32 MVA transformer, air switches, circuit breakers, and bus work for the expansion of the Airport Substation. The City of Redding supplied all electrical equipment and steel structures.
Contract Amount: $442,100.00
Contract Amount: $442,100.00
OTHER CEI SUBSTATION JOBS
2000 Wheelabrator Redding, CA Upgrade Substation
1998 City of Shasta Lake, CA Knauf Substation
1997 City of Shasta Lake, CA Corporate Yard Substation
1991 US Navy China Lake Weapons Center, CA Repair 35 kv Sub.
2000 Wheelabrator Redding, CA Upgrade Substation
1998 City of Shasta Lake, CA Knauf Substation
1997 City of Shasta Lake, CA Corporate Yard Substation
1991 US Navy China Lake Weapons Center, CA Repair 35 kv Sub.