IFB 10206170-Repair and Maintenance Services of Transmission Lines & Switchgear Equipment

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #10206170) for as-needed repair and maintenance services of transmission lines and switchgear equipment. The procurement encompasses comprehensive electrical infrastructure services, including engineering, modification, repair, demolition, construction, vegetation management, parts and equipment procurement, and electrical testing for high-medium voltage transmission systems ranging from 69kV to 240kV and distribution systems under 69kV. Qualified contractors must possess both a valid Class A (General Engineering Contractor) and C-10 (Electrical Contractor) license from the California Contractors State License Board, and be registered as a Public Works Contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the DWR Delta Field Division in Byron, CA, with bid submissions due by February 11, 2025, at 3:30 PM and bid opening on February 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The anticipated contract term is five years, with an option to renew for three additional years and a projected start date of April 1, 2025.

The contract includes specific requirements for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, with a minimum 3% program goal. Contractors must provide both a Payment Bond and Performance Bond, each equal to 100% of the contract amount, and submit pricing structured around labor rates for various classifications (including straight time and overtime) and equipment rates (daily and weekly). No specific work volume is guaranteed under this contract, which suggests potential variability in project assignments. The procurement appears open to qualified electrical and engineering contractors with demonstrable experience in transmission and switchgear infrastructure maintenance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the five-year contract duration indicate a potentially significant procurement value for qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical and administrative requirements.