CHP Academy Kitchen ¿ Electrical Upgrade Services

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #24C091014 for electrical upgrade services at the CHP Academy Kitchen located in West Sacramento, Yolo County. The procurement seeks a contractor to furnish all necessary supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, personnel, and supervision to upgrade electrical systems for new kitchen equipment. Specific technical deliverables include installing two 208-volt 125-amp three-phase dedicated circuits, 2" EMT conduit with copper conductors, 600-volt 200-amp disconnects, and associated electrical components. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with final bids due January 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The contract term is anticipated to run from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. Bidders must possess a valid C-10 Electrical License from the Contractor State License Board, and pricing will be evaluated on a lump sum basis with work to be performed during weekends, evenings, and/or holiday weekends.

The procurement includes a minimum 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement, providing opportunities for qualified veteran-owned businesses. Contractors will be required to submit a payment bond if the contract exceeds $25,000 and a faithful performance bond if progress payments are provided and the contract exceeds $10,000. The contract includes liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for project delays. An interesting addition to this procurement is Attachment 11, a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Reporting and Factsheet (Form STD 1000), which requires bidders to disclose their use of GenAI technologies and demonstrate that such technologies would not adversely impact decision-making in critical domains. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract is subject to availability of funds in the state Budget Act. Bidders must carefully review all documentation, including the recently added Addendum #1, which provides critical information about GenAI reporting requirements.