Replace VFD and system components

The National Park Service Pacific West Region is seeking an electrical contractor to replace Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and system components at a critical lift station located at 840 Bunker Road in the Marin Headlands area of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The solicitation requires replacing two 100hp VFD motor controls with soft start options for sewage pumps serving an area that supports over 4 million annual visitors and 134 NPS staff members. Contractors must possess a California C-10 Electrical Contractor's License and demonstrate relevant experience with similar electrical system replacements. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering price and non-price factors including technical approach, past performance, and contractor qualifications. Quotes are due by 2:30 PM PT on December 17, 2024, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for December 12, 2024, at the project location.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210 with a size standard of $19 million, with an estimated project value between $25,000-$100,000. The project requires the contractor to begin work within 10 calendar days and complete all installations within 30 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed. Work must be performed during normal business hours (8 AM to 5 PM, Monday-Friday), with system shutdowns limited to 4 hours per pump replacement. The project includes an optional line item for installing a new Human Machine Interface (HMI) to replace the current Allen Bradley Panel View 600. The work involves replacing approximately 30-year-old VFD components, maintaining compatibility with existing Myers 100hp-480 volt-3-phase pumps, and ensuring connection to the SCADA system (Mission Control) while preserving existing alarm protections.