Substation Insulator Cleaning

The Colorado River Commission of Nevada (CRCNV) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Substation Insulator Cleaning Services in Clark County, Nevada, including the City of Las Vegas. The CRCNV operates three 230/14.4 kV substations and requires semi-annual or more frequent cleaning of the external insulators. The contract term is from 2019 through the first six months of 2022, with the work to be scheduled by the CRCNV. Proposals are due by April 15, 2019, and the CRCNV will conduct mandatory site visits from March 12-26, 2019. The selected contractor will be required to post a performance bond equal to the contract price. The RFP requires unit pricing for the insulator cleaning work, with no guarantee of a minimum amount of work. Contractors must be licensed in Nevada with specific electrical and substation experience. The CRCNV will provide access, switching support, and may provide temporary power and storage, but the contractor is responsible for all other project requirements including permits, equipment, materials, and labor. Payment will be net 60 days upon receipt of properly itemized invoices, and the CRCNV reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.