Request for Proposal (RFP) - RCCC Campus Electrification Plan, CC-080161-00

The County of Sacramento is seeking a qualified consulting team through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) Campus Electrification Plan, with the primary objective of developing a comprehensive pre-design plan to transition aging HVAC infrastructure from natural gas to electrified alternatives. The project, identified as RFP No. 2025-PURB RFP-0054, requires consultants to create detailed plans for HVAC systems, domestic hot water equipment, lighting upgrades, and electric vehicle charging station recommendations across multiple campus buildings, specifically complying with Chapter 11 of the 2022 California Mechanical Code for I-3 occupancies. Key deliverables include a 50% draft report, 95% draft report, and a final report with cost estimates, site plans, and implementation recommendations, to be completed within six months of contract issuance. The RFP was released on November 20, 2025, with a proposal response deadline of January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Evaluation criteria will assess team qualifications (25 points), relevant experience (30 points), proposal quality (15 points), cost (20 points), timeline availability (5 points), and reference quality (5 points).

No specific set-aside provisions or incumbent preferences were identified in the RFP documentation. The project will be funded by Sacramento County and coordinated through the Department of General Services, Facility Planning and Management, and the Sacramento County Sheriff Organization. Electrical design must coordinate with SMUD utility services, specifically connecting to a 69kV substation north of the campus via a proposed 12kV utility yard under a separate project. All proposing consultants must complete a security background investigation and view the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Compliance Training Video prior to facility entry. While a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the contract will be executed on a lump-sum basis with payments aligned to deliverable milestones. Consultants must provide estimated hours per labor level and an hourly rate sheet for potential additional scope during the design stage, with travel costs included in the lump-sum compensation. Successful vendors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and comply with various county administrative and legal requirements outlined in the sample county agreement attachment.