Santa Clara Convention Center 15kV Switchgear Replacement and Electrical System

Santa Clara Convention Center, managed by Oak View Group, is requesting bids for removal and replacement of the existing 15kV medium-voltage switchgear and associated electrical infrastructure, with bids due September 4, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid job walk on August 18 at 8:00 a.m. PST (RSVP required by August 17).

Bidders must hold a valid California Contractor's License Class A or C10, demonstrate a minimum of five years of medium-voltage experience, provide three customer references showing equivalent experience and three comparable projects, and maintain valid workers' compensation coverage. Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations is mandatory prior to bid submission. The scope encompasses design, demolition, installation, testing, startup, and commissioning of a complete, fully operational electrical distribution system compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local codes and the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction, Silicon Valley Power, equipment manufacturers, and industry standards. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, supervision, permits, testing, and incidentals.

The project is subject to California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1770 et seq. Both a 100% payment bond and a 100% performance bond are required. A Certificate of Insurance must be submitted within ten days of notice of intended award, and the selected contractor must complete and submit a Labor Compliance Addendum within ten days of award notification. Pricing shall be firm for the initial contract term with no price changes permitted during that period. Payments will be made within thirty days of invoice approval. All bids must be submitted online through the BidNet Direct e-Procurement system. Questions are due August 22, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. No contract value is specified.