22-144230. FMD. Switchgear Maintenance Services

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FMD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Switchgear Maintenance services for the Central Utilities Plant in Sacramento, covering comprehensive maintenance of 4160V Main Switchboards, Automatic Transfer Switches, Emergency and Blackstart Generator services. The procurement targets a contractor capable of providing preventive maintenance, repairs, technical support, and training for electrical infrastructure equipment across a 36-month contract period. Key qualifications include possessing a valid Class C-10 Electrical license, providing proof of insurance, and submitting three references demonstrating similar switchgear maintenance services performed within the last five years. The solicitation schedule includes a non-mandatory walk-through on August 7, 2025, with written questions due by August 13, 2025, and final bid submissions due by August 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on technical capability, licensing, insurance documentation, and references, with a detailed cost sheet providing hourly rates and estimated service quantities across multiple service categories including preventive maintenance, foreseeable and unforeseeable repair services, technical support, and training services.

The contract incorporates Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements, though with a 0% DVBE participation goal. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Sacramento County and San Francisco City, with an annual parts allowance of $50,000. All bidders and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with prevailing wage requirements. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract appears structured to accommodate small to mid-sized electrical maintenance contractors with specialized switchgear expertise. The comprehensive nature of the services and the 36-month contract duration suggest a potential total contract value that could range between $250,000 to $500,000, depending on actual repair and maintenance needs. The procurement emphasizes technical competence, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive electrical infrastructure maintenance capabilities for state facilities.