Power Backup at Lang Ranch Pump Station

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking a Design/Build contractor to construct a microgrid system at the Lang Ranch Pump Station through a competitive Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) process. The project aims to enhance infrastructure resilience by installing a power backup system that enables off-grid autonomous operation, utility energy arbitrage, and peak demand reduction. Key deliverables include comprehensive design services (civil/structural/electrical), procurement of microgrid equipment such as a diesel generator, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), switchboard, and meters, as well as system construction and integration involving data acquisition, electrical infrastructure, controls, monitoring software, and SCADA integration. Proposers must possess specific qualifications, including a Class A license, Class C-10 Electrical Contractor license, California-licensed Professional Engineers in Civil, Structural, and Electrical Engineering, and a certified Ignition SCADA integrator. The city will evaluate proposals based on project understanding, key personnel qualifications, relevant experience, creativity, schedule reasonableness, and cost. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 2237 Peak Place, Thousand Oaks, and proposal submissions are due by January 8, 2026, at 3:00 pm through the city's eProcurement Portal.

The project does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does encourage compliance with federal procurement guidelines that include affirmative steps to utilize small and minority businesses. The existing infrastructure includes a pump station located at 2237 Peak Place, with current electrical systems that will require careful integration of the new microgrid components. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves installing a 200kW diesel generator, a 500 kWh BESS, and a new switchboard, with potential clean energy tax benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act offering credits up to 30% (or 40% with an energy communities bonus) contingent on meeting prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. The project is partially funded by a FEMA grant and is scheduled to begin in March 2026 with completion expected by March 2027. The contractor will be responsible for one year of operations and maintenance, with an option for three additional years, and must provide comprehensive warranties including a 1-year comprehensive labor and material guarantee, 5-year manufacturer warranties for generator and electrical equipment, and a 15-year manufacturer warranty for the battery storage system.