Electrical Test Equipment

The Colorado River Commission of Nevada (CRCNV) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 69CRC-S3224 SA-25 for Electrical Test Equipment services on March 7, 2025, with proposals due by April 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive electrical test equipment and support services for the Power Delivery Group, specifically targeting high voltage substation and transmission line equipment across 69kV and 230kV infrastructure. Vendors must supply a comprehensive list of available test equipment with monthly and annual rental fees, along with calibration services for owner-owned equipment, including test sets for protective relaying, transformers, high voltage cables, bushings, and circuit breakers. The evaluation process will score proposals based on a weighted criteria: 50 points for Scope of Work, 35 points for industry experience, 5 points for deliverable examples, 8 points for cost, and 2 points for contract terms. The state intends to award multiple contracts with an expected four-year term beginning around May 15, 2025, covering two 230/69-kV substations, three 230/14.4-kV substations, and multiple transmission infrastructure components in Clark County, Nevada.

The RFP includes a 5% preference for Nevada-based businesses and requires vendors to comply with specific mandatory requirements, including Nevada law and non-boycott of Israel provisions. Proposing vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including company background, staff resumes, financial information, and at least three business references from similar projects performed in the last five years. Contractors must provide fully furnished test sets with all necessary accessories, software, and licensing, and support services must include direct phone and email contact for field staff assistance and equipment operation guidance. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating coverage through carriers licensed in Nevada with an A.M. Best rating of at least A- VII, including $2,000,000 General Aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract is structured to leverage competitive bidding rules under NRS 333.700(8)(b) and NRS 538.161, enabling CRCNV to contract for electricity generation and transmission facility planning and maintenance with maximum benefit to the state.