22-144230. FMD. Switchgear Maintenance Services

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division is soliciting bids for Switchgear Maintenance Services primarily focused on the Central Utilities Plant in Sacramento. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) 22-144230 seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services for 4160V Main Switchboards, Automatic Transfer Switches, Emergency and Blackstart Generator services. Required services include preventative maintenance, repairs, technical support, switchgear testing, and training, with a contract term of three years. Bidders must possess a valid Class C-10 Electrical license and demonstrate expertise in electrical system maintenance. Key deliverables include annual preventative maintenance, up to 40 hours of technical support, and up to 8 hours of training annually. A non-mandatory walk-through was scheduled for February 4, 2025, with written questions due by February 6, 2025. The final bid submission deadline is February 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening on February 20, 2025. Contractors must comply with California Code of Regulations Title 24, California Building Standards Code, and NFPA 70E standards, and all testing must meet specific technical requirements.

The contract includes provisions for small business preferences and potential Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, with a 0% DVBE participation requirement. Bidders must provide three references from similar work performed within the last five years and demonstrate capabilities across multiple jurisdictions, including Sacramento County and San Diego City. Insurance requirements include general liability, commercial automobile, and workers' compensation coverage. The contract features a $50,000 parts allowance with markup for unforeseeable repairs and is classified as a prevailing wage contract requiring DIR registration. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive service requirements and parts allowance suggest a substantial contract value. Potential bidders must submit detailed pricing for preventative maintenance, foreseeable and unforeseeable repairs, technical support, and training services. The solicitation emphasizes technical competence, with a preference for contractors capable of providing comprehensive electrical maintenance services across multiple systems and locations.