Capital Electric Cooperative (CEC) is pursuing a project to convert 46 existing overhead distribution lines to underground conductors which cross federal and state highways. The project involves directional boring under existing highways, pulling underground conductors, modifying overhead structures at edges of road right-of-way (ROW), terminating and energizing new conductors, and retiring overhead wire from above the roadway. Click on the Project Information tab to learn more about this project.
CEC has been awarded federal grand funds from the Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA) to utilize for this project, facilitated via the State of North Dakota by the North Dakota Transmission Authority. CEC also utilizes funding from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities (RUS). Applicants will be required to comply with both grant and RUS requirements.
Interested bidders are encouraged to submit proposals by 4pm on May 22, 2025.
Click here to download the CEC Federal and State Highway Crossing Request for Proposal
Project Description:
This project will bury 46 existing overhead distribution line segments which cross federal and state highways. The highways impacted are ND36 from Regan to Wing, ND14 from Wing to Sterling, US83 from Sterling to Moffit, and US I-94 from Bismarck to Driscoll. The map shows the overall project area shaded in blue on top of CEC's service area map.
Project Location:
Additional questions should be directed to:
Greg Owen
Manager of Engineering Services
701-712-7908