Bid Notice.pdf
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- Generator and Transfer Switch Installation
- Solicitation number
- VW0732
- Issued by
- Santa Clara County, San Francisco City, California
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This is a Bid Notice issued by the Santa Clara Valley Water District for the installation of electrical power generation equipment. The project, titled "Generator and Transfer Switch Installation" (Invitation #VW0732), seeks bids for the installation of a District-furnished 25 KVA permanent standby generator and 100-ampere automatic transfer switch (ATS) to support existing site loads during power outages. The generator and ATS will include remote start capability accessible to Operations staff and will integrate status and alarm notifications into the District's SCADA system. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM (PDT) via remote format, with a required site walk on October 8, 2026. Bids are due electronically on October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM (PDT). An online question-and-answer period is available with a deadline of October 16, 2026, at 2:58 PM (PDT). The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis, and all proposals are binding for 180 days from the submission date.
Bidders must submit multiple required documents including a bid form, bid questionnaire, list of subcontractors, bidder's security bond, references, non-collusion declaration, disqualification questionnaire, request for "or equals," local business enterprise consideration documentation, business tax certificate, small business outreach program affidavit, conflict of interest disclosure, W-9 form, and bid pricing table. An electronic Bidder's Bond must be obtained through either Surety2000 or Tinubu prior to proposal submission. Inquiries should be directed to Kevin Kelley at 408-630-2421 or kkelley@valleywater.org. The project is categorized under multiple UNSPSC codes related to electrical equipment, power generation equipment, and utility maintenance and repair services. The Santa Clara Valley Water District is located at 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California 95118.
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Santa Clara Valley Water District
Opportunity Detail
Generator and Transfer Switch Installation VW0732
Title Generator and Transfer Switch Installation Invitation # VW0732
Posting Date 09/29/2026 8:29 AM (PDT) Project Stage Bidding Bid Due Date 10/30/2026 2:00 PM (PDT)
Response Format Electronic
Type Bid Response Types Line Items
Submittal Checklist (required) Bid Form (required) Bid Questionnaire (required) List of Subcontractors (required) Bidder's Security Bond (required) References (required) Non-Collusion Declaration (required) Disqualification Questionnaire (required)
Request for "Or Equals" (required) Local Business Enterprise Consideration (required) Business Tax Certificate Small Business Outreach Program Affidavit (required) Conflict of Interest Disclosure (required) W-9 (required) Bid Pricing Table (required)
Type of Award Lump Sum Categories 22000 - Controlling, Indicating, Measuring, Monitoring, And Recording
Instruments And Supplies 28500 - Electrical Equipment And Supplies (Except Cable And Wire) 28700 - Electronic Equipment, Components, Parts, And Accessories 69000 - Power Generation Equipment, Accessories, And Supplies 90668 - Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution - Architectural 91063 - Public Utilities: Water, Sewer And Gas Maintenance And Repair 91438 - Electrical 94100 - Equipment Maint, Repair, And Related Services For Power Generation And Transmission Equip.
96223 - Chemical Treatment Of Boiler And Tower Water 96895 - Wastewater Treatment Plant, Operations, And Testing
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Pre-Bid Meeting Information
Online Q&A
Contact Information
Description
96896 - Water And Wastewater Treatment Services 92557 - Instrumentation/Engineering 92578 - Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution - Engineering
Department Purchasing Services Unit #820 Address 5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, California 95118
County Santa Clara
Offer Valid Liquidated Damages Estimated Bid Value Start/Delivery Date
Project Duration
Pre-Bid Meeting Yes Meeting Type Remote
Date & Time 10/07/2026 10:00 AM (PDT)
Meeting Link View link Attendance Required Yes
Additional Details The Site Walk will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Details of time and location will be shared during the mandatory pre-bid meeting.
Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 10/16/2026 2:58 PM (PDT)
Contact Info Kevin Kelley 408-630-2421 kkelley@valleywater.org
Bids to Owner's Agent
Scope of Services Install a District-furnished 25 KVA permanent standby generator and 100A ATS to support all existing site loads during unforeseen power outages. The
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Search & Bid on Thousands of Contracts generator and ATS will feature remote start capability accessible to Operations staff and will integrate status and alarm notifications into the District’s SCADA system
Other Details Notes
Special Notices All questions and/or requests for clarification concerning this solicitation must be submitted through the Q&A feature on this portal before the date and time stated on the bid information and/or the Q&A tab.
The undersigned understands and agrees to be bound to the proposed Scope of Services and Cost Proposal for 180 days from the date of proposal submittal.
Proposers may not communicate with Valley Water Board Members, staff, or consultants who currently provide services for Valley Water. All inquiries regarding this upcoming solicitation should be directed to person named in the Contact Information section.
All bidders must complete and submit a verified electronic Bidder’s Bond (e-Bond) through either Surety2000 at http://www.surety2000.com or Tinubu at https://www.tinubu.com/ebonding in PlanetBids before the latest date/time for submitting Bid Proposals. Upload the e-Bond (in PDF), with the Bond Verification Number written on it, in the required attachment field called “Bid Bond". Please refer to ITB Section 1.10. for more detailed instructions.
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