High Voltage Electrical Services

Muskegon County is conducting a procurement for High Voltage Electrical Services through Request for Proposal (RFP) 23-2505, seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive electrical maintenance and emergency repair services for a three-year contract with potential two one-year renewals. The procurement targets electrical services for a municipal wastewater system infrastructure that includes 13 lift stations, 16 miles of gravity sewer, 27 miles of force main, and various electrical assets such as medium and high voltage power lines, electrical poles, and transformers up to 3000 KVA. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in replacing and repairing overhead power lines, troubleshooting electrical problems at sewage pumping stations, providing temporary power during outages, and diagnosing electrical equipment. Evaluation criteria will include qualifications, relevant experience, service capacity, proximity to infrastructure, references, and pricing. The proposal is due by 10:00 AM on Monday, August 14, 2023, and will be a multiple award solicitation, meaning multiple contractors may be selected. Vendors are required to complete several forms including a Bid Certification/Non-Collusion Affidavit, References/Work Experience form, and a Qualification Information Worksheet.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide proof of comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with specified minimum limits. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the county reserves the right to award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value, considering factors such as ability to perform, conformance to specifications, previous contract performance, and financial capability. Bidders are expected to have 24-hour emergency response capabilities and must specify their guaranteed minimum response time for on-site assessment after receiving an emergency call. The solicitation requires vendors to provide two specific examples of high voltage electrical repair services performed in a municipal wastewater utility setting since 2018. Although no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, the bid sheet includes provisions for standard and overtime rates across different service categories, with space for vendors to propose pricing and potential annual rate adjustments.