Generator and Transfer Switch Installation

Santa Clara Valley Water District is requesting bids for installation of a District-furnished 25 KVA permanent standby generator and 100-ampere automatic transfer switch under Invitation #VW0732, with bids due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (PDT) and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) followed by a required site walk on October 8, 2026.

The scope encompasses installation of the generator and ATS to support all existing site loads during power outages, with remote start capability accessible to Operations staff and integration of status and alarm notifications into the District's SCADA system. The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis, with all proposals binding for 180 days from submission.

Local business enterprise consideration documentation is required with bid submission. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including bid form, bid questionnaire, list of subcontractors, bidder's security bond, references, non-collusion declaration, disqualification questionnaire, request for "or equals," business tax certificate, small business outreach program affidavit, conflict of interest disclosure, W-9 form, and bid pricing table. An electronic Bidder's Bond must be obtained through either Surety2000 or Tinubu prior to proposal submission.

Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 2:58 p.m. (PDT). Contact Kevin Kelley at 408-630-2421 or kkelley@valleywater.org for inquiries. The District is located at 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California.