Napa Fire Station #2 Electrical Service Upgrade

The City of Napa is seeking sealed bids for the Napa Fire Station #2 Electrical Service Upgrade Project, a comprehensive electrical infrastructure improvement initiative located at 1501 Park Avenue in Napa, California. The procurement involves upgrading the fire station's electrical service from 200 amp to 400 amp, which includes trenching, conduit installation, electrical work, and site restoration. Contractors must possess a valid California Class A and/or C-10 contractor's license and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations. The project requires electronic bid submission through the OpenGov procurement portal by October 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for October 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The estimated construction cost is $185,000, with an anticipated project completion timeline of 30 working days from the start date around January 1st, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely include lowest responsible bidder status, considering factors such as local bidder preferences, contractor experience, capacity, trustworthiness, and work quality. Bidders must provide a 10% bid security and comply with prevailing wage requirements and detailed labor code regulations.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract requires comprehensive documentation, including a Bidder's Questionnaire that thoroughly vets potential contractors' qualifications, safety records, and project histories. Contractors must submit detailed information about past public works projects, safety modification rates, and potential legal or regulatory issues. The project will be governed by standard municipal contracting provisions, including nondiscrimination clauses, labor code compliance, and DIR registration mandates. Multiple bonds are required, including Performance, Payment, and Warranty Bonds, with the Warranty Bond set at a maximum of 15% of the final contract price and covering a one-year warranty period. The project involves coordination with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for utility connections and follows 2022 California electrical code standards. While a specific contract value is not definitively stated, the estimated construction cost of $185,000 provides a baseline for potential bidders to understand the project's financial scope.