UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549
_________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 9, 2007



THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-7525
88-0031580
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
   
1684 West Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, FL
32901
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (321) 724-1700
 
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
 
On October 9, 2007, The Goldfield Corporation (the “Company”) announced that it has been selected to partner with the Orlando Utilities Commission (“OUC”) for an electrical construction mandate. For more information please see the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit
Description of Exhibit

99.1.
Press release dated October 9, 2007, announcing Company’s selection by the OUC for an electrical construction mandate.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: October 9, 2007
 
 
 
THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION
   
   
 
By:         /s/ STEPHEN R. WHERRY                                 
 
               Stephen R. Wherry
 
               Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), Treasurer and Assistant Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description

 
99.1.
Press release dated October 9, 2007, announcing Company’s selection by the OUC for an electrical construction mandate.

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