Electrical Engineering Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Operations and Maintenance, is seeking qualified electrical engineering firms to provide comprehensive services for the State Water Project through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement seeks a contractor to deliver extensive electrical engineering expertise, including design, analysis, refurbishing, modifying, commissioning, and regulatory compliance for electrical and electromechanical systems. Specific service requirements include multifunction relay and protection system design, high voltage and medium voltage transmission system analysis, power systems design, electrical safety program development, and regulatory compliance support. A mandatory pre-SOQ conference is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, with SOQ submissions due by November 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Anticipated interviews will occur between December 1-9, 2025, with the selected contractor expected to provide on-call emergency support, project management, and technical knowledge transfer. All work must be performed or supervised by a California Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer, and the contractor must provide calibrated testing equipment at their own expense.

The contract will span three years from February 2, 2026, through February 1, 2029, with potential options for two additional one-year amendments. The estimated contract value ranges between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000, with fee negotiations based on the firm's actual costs and a fixed 10 percent profit rate established by DWR. The most qualified firm will be required to submit detailed financial documentation within five business days of selection, including payroll records, fringe benefit documentation, overhead costs, and compensation policies. Annual billing rate escalations will be calculated using the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Cost Index for professional, scientific, and technical services. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements, DIR registration, certified payroll reporting, and potential FEMA compliance provisions. Subcontractor markup will be limited to 3 percent for new subcontractors, with no markup allowed for originally contracted subcontractors or direct costs. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the procurement emphasizes technical expertise and compliance with state and potentially federal regulatory standards.