Arc Flash Hazard Assessment

Community Transit is seeking qualified Architecture and Engineering firms under NAICS code 541330 to provide professional electrical engineering consultant services for an arc flash hazard assessment across three facility campuses. This Firm Fixed Price contract, scheduled to begin in December 2026, requires the selected consultant to perform field investigations, short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination studies, and arc flash hazard analysis in accordance with IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E, and Washington State safety codes. Key deliverables include a comprehensive engineering report, updated electrical one-line diagrams in both PDF and native formats, and the production and installation of durable, equipment-specific hazard labels that detail incident energy, working distance, and required protective equipment. The selection process follows a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) model per the Brooks Act or RCW 39.80, prioritizing the most qualified vendor over price. Proposals are evaluated based on firm qualifications and relevant experience (40 points), key personnel qualifications and availability (40 points), and commitments to subconsultants, small businesses, and equity in infrastructure (20 points). Interested vendors must submit a Statement of Qualifications not exceeding fifteen pages via the Community Transit procurement portal by November 17, 2026. Finalists may be subject to interviews, and price negotiations will only occur after the most qualified vendor has been identified. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to professional performance standards, organizational conflict of interest certifications, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and SAM.gov exclusion requirements.