C5612448-D, High Voltage Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) C5612448-D for High Voltage Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services across approximately 40 correctional facilities statewide. The procurement seeks contractors to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, inspection, testing, calibration, and repair services for high voltage electrical equipment including switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, automatic transfer switches, vacuum switches, and power poles. Qualified contractors must possess a valid C-10 Electrical Contractor license or B license with C-10 subcontractor, and service technicians are required to have a minimum of two years of experience with high voltage systems up to 69,000 volts within the last five years. The contract term is from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, with a bid submission deadline of December 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM and a public bid opening on December 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Mandatory and optional site walk-throughs are scheduled between November 19, 2024 and December 9, 2024 across multiple facilities, with specific requirements for gate clearance, identification, and COVID-19 protocols. Contractors must be within 75-miles of each facility and capable of responding to emergency services within 2-4 hours.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and preference provisions, including a three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement for bids exceeding $15,000 and a five percent small business preference. The contract will be awarded to multiple vendors on a primary and secondary basis, with work first offered to the primary (lowest bidder) contractor. Each facility has allocated parts allowances ranging from $30,000 to $100,000 and equipment rental allowances typically set at $30,000 per facility. CDCR reserves the right to augment the Master Agreement dollar amount by 25-100% of the total bid amount. Contractors may offer a discount of at least 1% (minimum $50) on invoices paid within 30 days. The solicitation allows bidders to submit proposals for one or more locations but requires complete rate submissions for all items within selected locations. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a significant potential annual contract value across the state's correctional system infrastructure.