As-Needed Specialty Field Support, Analysis And Engineering Services For Hydroelectric Turbine Generator Equipment

The contract solicits as-needed specialty field support, analysis, and engineering services for hydroelectric turbine generator equipment at facilities operated by the San Diego County Water Authority in San Diego County, California, with performance primarily at the Lake Hodges Pumped Storage and Hydroelectric Facility, Rancho Peñasquitos Pressure Control and Hydroelectric Facility, and Alvarado Hydroelectric Facility. The contract is structured as a professional services agreement with a three-year base term and an option to extend for two additional years, operating under a not-to-exceed ceiling of $150,000 through task orders issued as work is required. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet by August 27, 2026, and must include an executive summary, detailed experience with similar projects, organization and key personnel resumes with California-licensed Professional Engineer credentials, and a cost proposal listing hourly rates and other direct costs. Award will be made through a trade-off process, prioritizing technical competence at 30%, followed by scope understanding, organization and schedule, past performance, subcontractor qualifications, and cost, with technical factors collectively accounting for 70% of the evaluation weight. Key personnel must be pre-approved, with no substitutions permitted without written consent, and must possess demonstrated experience on comparable hydroelectric and pumped storage projects. Contractors are required to maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $4 million general liability, $2 million professional liability (retained for five years post-completion), and workers’ compensation as mandated by California law, with policies that are primary and non-contributory. The use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited unless explicitly approved in writing, and even then, data upload into AI systems is forbidden, requiring encryption, secure network controls, and separate email infrastructure independent of the Water Authority. All deliverables—including engineering reports, as-built drawings, and test results—must be signed and sealed by a California-licensed PE and submitted in approved electronic formats, adhering to IEEE, IEC, ASME, ASTM, and OSHA standards. Subcontracting requires prior approval, and the prime contractor bears full responsibility for subcontractor compliance. The contract includes strict provisions against conflicts of interest, collusion, and unauthorized assignment, and mandates compliance with immigration laws and IRS travel reimbursement rates. Invoices must be submitted electronically as PDFs to a designated email, referencing task order numbers and detailed cost breakdowns, with no federal accounting codes applicable. Legal notices must be delivered via certified mail, overnight delivery, or email to the Water Authority’s Escondido