Electrical Utility Transformer & Door

San Mateo County Parks Department has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2026-RFP-00115 for an electrical utility transformer and door replacement project located at Coyote Point Recreation Area. The procurement involves removing and replacing a high-voltage electrical transformer and a single door on a separate transformer unit, with the existing enclosure demonstrating significant rust and deterioration beyond its service life. The project's primary objectives are to address safety concerns and improve infrastructure reliability along the Promenade Trail. Proposers must meet minimum qualifications, including having provided similar services for at least four years within the last seven years and possessing an account manager with two years of experience in account services. The evaluation criteria are exclusively price-based, with 100% of scoring focused on the proposed fee. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 11:00am at Coyote Point Recreation Area, with proposals due by October 29, 2025, at 5:00pm. The anticipated contract award date is November 13, 2025, with a contract term of 6 months.

The county has implemented a Procurement Preference for Local Businesses Ordinance, which may provide advantages to local businesses, non-profits, and small/micro businesses located in San Mateo County. The RFP is being conducted as a Cooperative Procurement, allowing other organizations to potentially utilize the resulting contract terms, though this does not commit them to do so. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be for a targeted infrastructure improvement project. The contract will be executed using either the Standard Contract Template for Over $200K or Under $200K, depending on the final proposal amount. Both templates include comprehensive provisions for services, payments, insurance requirements, and compliance standards, with liability insurance coverage set at $1,000,000. The project encompasses two jurisdictions: San Mateo County and San Bernardino City, though the specific work is located within San Mateo County's Coyote Point Recreation Area.