24-263673 FMD Switchgear Testing

This contract solicits comprehensive preventive maintenance and testing services for switchgear and circuit breakers at multiple state-owned facilities across California, with primary focus on Building 084 at the Franchise Tax Board in Sacramento. The scope includes thermographic surveys, ground-fault inspections, insulation resistance testing, low-voltage breaker functionality checks, labeling compliance with NFPA 70E, and system shutdown/restart planning—all to be executed by licensed electrical personnel adhering to California Title 24 regulations and industry standards such as NFPA 70E, ANSI/NFPA 70B, and NETA MTS-2001. Work must be scheduled during non-business hours, including weekends from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and is strictly prohibited on State holidays. The contract spans 48 months and operates under a fixed-price structure with annualized costs for preventive maintenance, foreseeable repairs, and hourly rates for unforeseeable and emergency repairs, plus a $200,000 annual allowance for parts. Pricing is adjusted through Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentives, with award determined by the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology after verifying responsiveness and responsibility. Contractors must hold a valid Class C-10 Electrical license, employ qualified technicians, and comply with stringent insurance requirements, including primary coverage, A.M. Best A- rating, and 30-day advance notice of cancellation. A minimum 3% participation from certified DVBE subcontractors is mandated, with price adjustments up to 5% based on participation levels. All data handling must occur within the continental U.S., with no foreign remote access permitted. Contractors are responsible for all incidental materials, must repair any damage caused during work, and must follow strict labeling, packaging, and safety protocols, including arc flash labeling and voltage testing thresholds. Payment is processed through the DGS Invoice Payment Portal, and certified payroll records must be submitted electronically to the Department of Industrial Relations. Proposals must be physically submitted in sealed envelopes by the August 19, 2026 deadline, with no electronic or faxed submissions accepted, and are subject to a virtual bid opening on August 20, 2026. All terms are public record, and no confidentiality provisions are allowed.