On-Call Electrical Repairs

The City of Wichita is seeking qualified vendors to provide on-call electrical repair services for various city departments, boards, and agencies through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 250286. The procurement is for a comprehensive electrical repair contract covering all commercial buildings and residences owned or leased by the city, with services to be provided on an "as-needed" basis. Contractors must offer 24-hour emergency services, respond to service requests received by 10:00 a.m. on the same day, and perform all work in compliance with applicable building codes and ADA requirements. Vendors will bid hourly labor rates, with standard rates for 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and increased rates for after-hours, weekend, and holiday service calls. Proposals are due electronically by 10:00 a.m. on October 10, 2025, with a tentative award date of November 4, 2025. The contract will have an initial one-year term with two optional one-year renewals, and will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system: 35% for project understanding, 35% for technical qualifications, 15% for cost, 10% for references, and 5% for ability to meet proposal terms.

The solicitation includes federal requirements with a focus on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, though no specific DBE goal is set for this contract. The City of Wichita Transit Department maintains an overall DBE participation goal of 5.90 percent. Contractors must meet extensive federal compliance requirements, including provisions related to nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, and various administrative standards. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with automobile liability and workers' compensation coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the on-call nature of the contract suggests potential flexibility in total contract value. Bidders must complete and submit a Bidders Data Sheet providing detailed information about their firm, including DBE certification status, NAICS code, ownership demographics, and annual gross receipts. Failure to complete this form may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive and transparent documentation in the bidding process.