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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

CS 10-26-01

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR ON-CALL CIVIL SERVICE

CONSTRUCTION IFB

RELEASE DATE: October 16, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: October 30, 2026, 12:00 am

Please refer to the project timeline in this document for all important deadlines.

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Service Construction IFB

Table Of Contents

1. Submission of Information

2. Background

3. Requested information

4. Submission of documents

5. Disclaimer

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1. Submission of Information

Please obtain prepopulated questionnaire in Section 4 Submission of documents, and fill in and upload provided location.

2. Background

2.1. Summary & Background of the project

Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is developing an IFB for on-call utility civil construction services, including trenching, potholing, backfill, surface restoration, equipment pads, underground utility boxes, traffic-rated lid replacement, electric and fiber conduit repair, conduit risers, and equipment bollards. Work shall comply with applicable AMP standards, including AMP's Materials and Installation Criteria for Underground Systems, as relevant to the work performed: https://www.alamedamp.com/252/Materials-Installation-Criteria

AMP anticipates a multi-year, multiple-contractor arrangement with work issued as needed. No minimum quantity or dollar amount of work will be guaranteed.

2.2. Anticipated scope of subsequent IFB and program goals

-Provide on-call utility civil construction services, including trenching, potholing, excavation, backfill, compaction, and surface restoration.

-Install, repair, and replace underground electric and fiber conduits, conduit risers, utility boxes, vaults, traffic-rated lids and covers, equipment pads, and protective bollards.

-Furnish all necessary labor, equipment, materials, traffic control, and related services in accordance with AMP standards and applicable requirements.

-Establish a pool of up to three qualified contractors to support routine, planned, and emergency utility construction needs.

-Improve AMP's ability to respond promptly to infrastructure repairs, customer service connections, and system improvement projects.

-Establish competitive, consistent unit pricing and a streamlined Work Authorization process for efficient project delivery.

2.3. Constraints or limitations

-The Contractor shall coordinate work scheduling, sequencing, access, and field activities with AMP's designated representative.

-Work shall comply with applicable AMP standards, including the Materials and Installation Criteria for

Underground Systems, City requirements, and applicable permits.

-The Contractor shall provide necessary traffic and pedestrian control and coordinate required permits and inspections.

-Work near energized AMP electrical facilities shall be coordinated with AMP personnel. AMP retains exclusive control over electrical switching, isolation, grounding, energization, and de-energization.

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-The Contractor shall promptly notify AMP of unforeseen underground conditions, utility conflicts, access restrictions, safety hazards, or conditions affecting cost or schedule.

-Work shall proceed only upon AMP authorization, except for emergency work authorized through established procedures.

-No minimum work volume, contract value, or allocation among awarded contractors is guaranteed.

3. Requested information

In support of this effort, AMP requests the following information. While this information is non-binding, please be as thorough, accurate, and clear as possible in the representation of this information.

3.1. Response Instructions

Responses are voluntary and should be limited to approximately 5 pages total or less.

Upload your responses in the Submission of documents section.

3.2. Requested Information

AMP is seeking brief industry feedback on the following:

1. Pricing Structure: What pricing/payment structure works best for this type of on-call contract:

labor/equipment hourly rates plus materials, unit prices for common work activities, or a hybrid? Are there specific bid items you recommend AMP include?

2. Temporary Patching: What is a reasonable maximum time to require permanent restoration after a temporary asphalt or concrete patch is installed?

3. Contractor-Furnished Materials: AMP anticipates requiring contractors to furnish civil materials as well as utility boxes, vaults, traffic-rated lids/covers, frames, and related components based on AMP specifications provided with the work. Are there significant availability, lead-time, or pricing considerations AMP should account for?

4. Response Times: What response times can your company reasonably support for the following?

A. Emergency call acknowledgment, crew mobilization, and arrival on site;

B. Routine work acknowledgment, estimate preparation, and mobilization after authorization.

5. Minimum Call-Out/Mobilization: For smaller assignments, is a minimum crew charge, minimum number of hours, mobilization charge, or minimum Work Authorization value typically necessary? If so, what structure do you recommend?

6. Five-Year Pricing: AMP is considering detailed Year 1 baseline pricing with bidder-proposed annual percentage adjustments for Years 2–5. Is this a practical structure for a five-year on-call contract? If not, what approach would you recommend?

7. Self-Performed and Subcontracted Work: Which of the listed work activities does your company self-perform, and which would you typically subcontract?

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8. Yard Location and Service Area: Where is your nearest yard or base of operations (city and state)? What is your typical service area, and what response times can you reasonably support for routine and emergency work in Alameda?

Please identify any other contract or bid-schedule provisions AMP should consider to make the future IFB practical, competitive, and administratively efficient.

This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation or offer to award a contract. Participation is not required to compete in any future AMP procurement.

4. Submission of documents

1. Responses to RFI questions*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• AMP_RFI_On_Call_Utility_Civ...

*Response required

5. Disclaimer

• This RFI is informational only

• This RFI is not a solicitation

• This RFI does not prequalify respondents

• This RFI does not obligate AMP to issue a procurement

• This RFI does not create contractual rights

• This RFI does not reimburse response costs