Digital Substation Inspection Platform

The Colorado River Commission of Nevada (CRCNV) is seeking proposals for a High Voltage System Digital Substation Inspection Platform through a Request for Proposals (RFP) released on July 15, 2025, with proposals due by August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The procurement is specific to Clark County and aims to implement a comprehensive digital platform for digitizing and standardizing substation inspection processes across multiple voltage levels, including 69kV, 230kV, and 13.8kV substations. The digital platform must provide a desktop and mobile app-based management dashboard compatible with iOS and Android, capable of generating customizable inspection forms, real-time alerts, deficiency identification with severity rankings, and supporting historical data reporting for 10 years. Key deliverables include a platform that allows photograph and GPS pin uploads, corrective action workflow capabilities, and expert support for initial setup and ongoing maintenance. The evaluation will utilize a weighted scoring system, with 30% allocated to scope of work items, 35% for industry experience, 25% for example deliverables, 8% for cost, and 2% for contract terms compliance. A mandatory site visit is required for vendor qualification, and vendors must be registered on nevadaepro.com.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include a Nevada-based business preference of 5%. The procurement covers CRCNV's infrastructure operated by various customers including CCWRD, SNWA, and BMI, with a total infrastructure comprising two 230/69-kV substations, three 230/14.4-kV substations, four 69/13.8-kV substations, seven 69/4.16-kV substations, and transmission lines totaling 32 miles of 230-kV and 16 miles of 69-kV lines. The contract term is expected to be four years, with the State intending to award multiple contracts. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive insurance requirements and detailed scope suggest a significant project investment. Vendors must maintain extensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, Technology E&O/Professional Liability, and Network Security and Privacy Liability, with specific coverage limits outlined in the Insurance Schedule. The platform must ensure data ownership for the client, with easy export capabilities if another vendor is selected after the contract term.