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BCI awarded Oakmead Phase III Project

The third and final phase of the Oakmead Engine Replacement project was recently awarded to BCI. This $650,000 project will replace the final 2 engines at the Oakmead Storm Pump Station. Below are before and after pictures of an engine … Continue reading

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BART 480V Switchgear Replacement Phase II

This $6,000,000+ project includes replacement of aging electrical distribution panels and switchgear at 18 BART stations throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Work includes de-energizing power to each station, which is only allowed during non-revenue hours. With work at 15 stations … Continue reading

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Vineyard SWTP

Construction is in it’s last year for the Vineyard Surface Water Treatment Project. This project, involving construction of a brand new 50MGD Water Treatment Plant, has been underway since 2008. This $34 million contract consists of underground ductbanks, 4160V Distribution, 4160V … Continue reading

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Devil’s Slide Tunnel Update

Work continues on the Devil’s Slide Tunnel Project. Below are recent pictures showing the ventilation and supports in the equipment chamber, as well as some FRP ductwork being off-loaded and staged for installation for a fresh-air supply system.  

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BART 34.5kV Cable Upgrade

Work is now fully underway on the BART 34.5kv Cable Replacement project. This contract, in excess of $9,000,000, is the first phase of a series of projects planned for the replacement of aging power cables throughout the entire BART system. Work … Continue reading

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Rinconada WTP Electrical Upgrades

BCI was recently awarded a $3.8 million dollar contract to upgrade the aging primary electrical, standby power, and PLC systems at the Rinconada WTP in Los Gatos, CA. Originally 4 separate projects, this larger, combined project allows BCI the ability to coordinate … Continue reading

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Harry Tracy WTP Long Term Improvements

BCI was recently awarded a $1.4 million dollar contract to replace several of the existing ventilation systems for the Harry Tracy WTP. The upgrades are part of a $174 million contract that was awarded to Kiewit Infrastructure West in February. The … Continue reading

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DWR Pumping Plant Control Systems Rehab

BCI was recently awarded a $5 million+ project with the Department of Water Resources to rehabilitate (3) pumping plants along the Sutter Bypass Canal and East Borrow Canal, located near Yuba City, CA. Work includes the installation of (E) 12kV Switchgear Lineups, … Continue reading

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USD Boyce Road Lift Station

BCI was recently awarded a contract with GSE Construction, for the electrical and instrumentation work associated with the renovation of Boyce Road Lift Station. The (E) lift station will remain in operation, continuously receiving and treating sewage, duration construction. An entirely … Continue reading

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Los Vaqueros Dam Expansion Project

BCI was recently awarded a contract to provide and install the new electrical systems, seismic instrumentation, and analytical instrumentation systems for the Los Vaqueros Dam Expansion Project. This contract worth $1.3 million is a fast track project, expected to be … Continue reading

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