RFP (Secondary) 25-1011 - CAD Inspections

The State of California's Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP 25-1011) seeking a contractor to provide electric utility inspection services supporting wildfire mitigation oversight across major California investor-owned utilities including Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, Bear Valley Electric Service, Liberty Utilities, PacifiCorp, LS Power, Trans Bay Cable, and Horizon West Transmission. The primary deliverables include inspecting utility assets to confirm compliance with approved Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs) for non-vegetation-related initiatives, reporting general safety concerns to Energy Safety and utilities, and maintaining a qualified team with adequate capacity to meet all specified tasks outlined in the Scope of Work. Required qualifications include relevant experience in wildfire mitigation policy, electric utility sector work, and electrical infrastructure inspections, along with journeyman-level electrical line inspector status with a minimum of five years of experience, worker safety certifications, and certified drone operator credentials. The contractor must submit a Project Manager, Professional Engineer, Electrical Engineer, two Electrical Line Inspectors (one for Northern California and one for Southern California), a Worker Safety Monitor, and a Certified Drone Operator, with all pricing submitted as fixed hourly rates for each personnel classification covering the entire 24-month contract term through June 30, 2027. The RFP submission deadline is April 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST, with written questions due by March 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST, and an anticipated award date of May 1, 2026.

DVBE (Disadvantaged Veterans Business Enterprise) participation requirements are waived for this procurement, though bidders are encouraged to voluntarily participate in the DVBE incentive program. A 5% Small Business preference is available for certified Small Businesses, and a 5% Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference is available for non-small businesses committing at least 25% of the net proposal price to certified small business subcontractors. The contract budget is limited to $1,000,000 through June 30, 2027, with all costs required to be all-inclusive and fixed for the entire contract term and any optional 12-month extension period contingent upon approved state budget and Energy Safety approval. Payment will be made hourly through Work Authorization forms, with a 10% withholding per invoice pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 10346 until final project completion. No formal bidders' conference or site visits are scheduled for this procurement.