Asset Protection - Electrical

The County of Tehama, California is procuring electrical work for the Asset Protection Project through a multi-prime procurement method, with sealed bids due by 2:00 p.m. on March 9, 2026, via OpenGov. The electrical scope encompasses all power systems, controls, lighting, and related infrastructure necessary to support flood protection measures across multiple County-owned properties located at 500, 530, 550, and 600 Union Avenue; 500, 510, 512, 520, and 530 Clay Street; 501 and 509 Delaware Street; and 501 Texas Street, along with adjacent driveways and parking areas. Specific electrical deliverables include power systems for submersible and axial flow pumps, motor control centers, panelboards, conduit and wiring systems, lighting installations, card reader systems for access gates, and building management system connections that integrate with overall stormwater protection infrastructure including barrier walls, berms, flood gates, underground utility reconfiguration, and pump systems designed to protect County assets from seasonal flooding. Qualified contractors must possess a current California contractor's license, be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations, and comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and OSHA regulations; contractors must attend the mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for February 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the County Administration Center and sign the attendance roster to be eligible for bid submission. The contract includes a substantial completion deadline of 231 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 30 additional calendar days, and liquidated damages of $2,000 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the completion date. Bid security of 10 percent of the base bid amount is required, with performance and payment bonds each at 100 percent of the contract amount and a one-year warranty bond at 10 percent of the final contract amount due within five calendar days of award.

The project is federally funded through OES/FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants, requiring compliance with federal procurement standards outlined in Title 2 CFR 200.318-200.326 and inclusion of FEMA-required contractual clauses; the guidance documentation indicates affirmative steps must be taken to ensure small businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises are included in procurement opportunities. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents; however, electrical contractors must integrate their work with previously approved Issued for Construction (IFC) drawing sets that establish technical requirements and design standards for the electrical infrastructure across all project sites. The project schedule indicates construction commences March 2, 2026, with substantial completion anticipated for November 25, 2026, and the project involves critical access coordination with operational County facilities including the Justice Center, detention facility, emergency services, and cogeneration plant, requiring mandatory background checks and security badging for personnel. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents; contractors must reference the Project Manual and IFC drawing sets for scope details necessary to develop accurate cost proposals for this multi-site electrical installation project.