RFP for Parrot Garden Electrical Subpanel Upgrade Work

The Housing Authority for the City of Alameda (AHA) is requesting proposals for electrical subpanel upgrade work at Parrot Gardens, a multifamily community at 1854 St. Charles Street, Alameda, California, with proposals due October 22, 2026, and a mandatory bid walk on September 23, 2026.

Licensed electrical contractors must supply and install eleven new electrical subpanels and related services across eight residential units. The scope includes circuit re-feeding, decommissioning of outdated panels (including Stab-Lok panels), removal of knob-and-tube wiring where present, installation of code-compliant feeders with GFCI and AFCI protection, and patching and painting. An amendment requires bidders to include three hours per unit for electrical system assessment, evaluating interior knob-and-tube wiring, main panels, and subpanels, with costs incorporated into the bid price. Unforeseen issues identified during assessment are handled through separate change orders. The work is subject to California Prevailing Wage requirements and third-party consultant monitoring.

The initial contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods available at AHA's discretion, for a maximum of five years. Proposals are evaluated on a weighted scoring system: Qualifications and Experience (30 points), Proposed Approach (20 points), Lowest Overall Price (20 points), References (10 points), Customer Service (10 points), and Cost Analysis and Budget (10 points).

Contractors must provide proof of Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 minimum), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), Workers' Compensation with Employers' Liability ($1,000,000 minimum per accident), and Professional Liability ($2,000,000 minimum) before award. Payment and performance bonds equal to 100 percent of scheduled work costs are required prior to work commencement. A Conflict of Interest certification must be completed online at https://form.alamedahsg.org/Forms/A4Gpo prior to bid submission. Questions are due October 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. through the Bonfire Portal. AHA reserves the right to negotiate final fees with the highest-ranked proposer and to reject any or all proposals.