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- Back-Up Generator Replacements for Police Department, City Hall, and Municipal Services Center
- Solicitation number
- CF-01011
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- Santa Clara County, California
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This is a Bid Notice from the City of Los Altos, California, Parks and Recreation Department for back-up generator replacements at three municipal facilities: the Police Department, City Hall, and Municipal Services Center. The project scope encompasses removal and proper disposal of existing diesel generators; furnishing and installation of new Tier 4 Final diesel generators or approved equivalents; electrical connections and coordination with existing automatic transfer switches; generator anchorage; required enclosure modifications and restoration; acquisition of City electrical permits and BAAQMD permits and fees; manufacturer startup; and comprehensive testing of generator operation and automatic transfer under simulated utility power loss conditions. The invitation number is CF-01011, with bids posted on July 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM (PDT) and due on August 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM (PDT). A mandatory onsite pre-bid meeting and site walk is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM (PDT), with attendance required for bid eligibility. The meeting begins at 1 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, and proceeds to 707 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos. An online question and answer period is available with a deadline of July 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM (PDT). The project duration is 450 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with bids valid for 60 calendar days.
This is a lump sum award with a response format requiring electronic submission of proposal forms and bid packages. The contract requires a C-10 Electrical Contractor license. Bonding requirements include a 10 percent bid bond, 100 percent payment bond, and 100 percent performance bond. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day. Bids should be submitted through the PlanetBids Vendor Portal. The project contact is Fred Padron, reachable at 669-367-4651 or fred.padron@cumming-group.com. The estimated bid value and specific funding source are not disclosed in this notice. The contract falls under NAICS categories 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors).
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City of Los Altos
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Back-Up Generator Replacements for Police Department, City Hall, and Municip
Title Back-Up Generator Replacements for Police Department, City Hall, and Municipal Services Center Invitation # CF-01011
Posting Date 07/08/2026 2:00 PM (PDT) Project Stage Bidding Bid Due Date 08/13/2026 2:00 PM (PDT)
Response Format Electronic
Type Bid Response Types Line Items
Proposal Forms/Bid Package (required) Type of Award Lump Sum
Categories 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
License Requirements C-10 Electrical Contractor
Department Parks and Recreation Department Address 97 Hillview Ave
Los Altos, California
94022 County Santa Clara
Bid Valid 60 calendar days Liquidated Damages $1,000 per calendar day Estimated Bid Value Start/Delivery Date
Project Duration 450 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (construction period)
Bid Bond 10.00% Payment Bond 100.00%
Performance Bond 100.00%
Pre-Bid Meeting Yes Meeting Type Onsite
Date & Time 07/23/2026 9:00 AM (PDT) Address Start at 1 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 (Police Department/City Hall), then proceed immediately afterward to 707 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 (Municipal Services Center).
Attendance Required Yes
Additional Details Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk is required for bid eligibility. Bids from bidders that do not attend will not be accepted.
Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 07/30/2026 3:00 PM (PDT)
Contact Info Fred Padron/6693674651 fred.padron@cumming-group.com
Bids to Owner's Agent Owner’s Representative for Project Management
7/20/26, 1:12 PM PlanetBids Vendor Portal https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/71685/bo/bo-detail/143709 1/2
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Scope of Services Provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, testing, and incidentals required to replace the existing back-up diesel generators at the Police Department, City Hall, and Municipal Services Center. Work includes removal and proper disposal of existing generators; furnishing and installation of new Tier 4 Final diesel generators or approved equals; electrical connections and coordination with existing automatic transfer switches; generator anchorage;
required enclosure modifications and restoration; City electrical permits; BAAQMD permits and fees; manufacturer startup; and testing of generator operation and automatic transfer under simulated utility power loss.
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