Courthouse MSB Replacement and Transfer Project

The City of Hanford is requesting quotes from qualified and licensed electrical contractors to replace the main switchboard at the Courthouse and transfer electrical service to its own meter under RFQ 2026-27, with quotes due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid job walk on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a public work project subject to California prevailing wage requirements and Department of Industrial Relations compliance monitoring under California Labor Code section 1771.4(a)(1).

Bidders must hold a current California Class C-10 Contractor's License and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations in compliance with SB 854. The scope comprises two primary components: removing and replacing the existing damaged main switchboard and rusted south enclosure at the Courthouse with like-kind equipment supplied by the City, and installing a new transformer, service disconnects, and distribution panel at the Bastille location with associated conduit installation, trenching for new conduit runs, wiring transfers, overcurrent device installation and reuse, electrical connections, and service separation verification. Work must be completed no later than 30 days after equipment delivery, with permitted work hours 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Bidders must submit a bid bond or other security equal to at least 10 percent of the total bid amount. Required insurance coverage includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 to $4,000,000 depending on coverage type. A one-year warranty on all work and certified payroll records submitted to the Labor Commissioner are required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total lump sum bid amount. Questions are due September 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through https://www.bidnetdirect.com/california/cityofhanford. Quotes must be submitted electronically to rshaw@hanfordca.gov.