CHP Academy Kitchen ¿ Electrical Upgrade Services

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids for electrical upgrade services at the CHP Academy Kitchen located in West Sacramento, with a specific focus on installing electrical infrastructure for new kitchen equipment. The project involves furnishing and installing two 208-volt 125-amp three-phase dedicated circuits for Tilt Skillets, including 2" EMT conduit with #1 copper conductors, two 600-volt 200-amp disconnects with 125-amp fuses, and related electrical work. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with bid questions due by January 15, 2025, and bids due January 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Contractors must possess a valid C-10 Electrical License and are required to perform work on weekends, evenings, and/or holiday weekends. The contract will run from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, with liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day assessed for schedule delays.

The procurement includes a minimum 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, with DVBE incentives available to qualifying businesses. Payment and performance bonds are required if the contract exceeds specified thresholds ($25,000 for payment bond, $10,000 for performance bond). While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the estimated budget for the project is $240,000.00. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to complete the electrical upgrades. The solicitation indicates a preference for businesses that can demonstrate compliance with DVBE participation guidelines and have the technical capability to perform complex electrical infrastructure installations in a specialized institutional setting like the CHP Academy Kitchen.