Commissioning and Interconnection Testing

The contract titled Commissioning and Interconnection Testing encompasses the full scope of system commissioning for a utility-scale energy project, including performance testing to verify operational capabilities, protection relay verification to ensure safety and system integrity, SCADA system validation for reliable monitoring and control, and the acquisition of PG&E’s Permission to Operate to facilitate grid interconnection. All activities must be performed in Kern County, California, and are intended to bring the system into full compliance with utility standards and regulatory requirements before commercial operation. The subcontract is issued by California State University, Bakersfield, and is classified under NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services, indicating the reliance on specialized engineering expertise. Responses are due by September 16, 2026, and the posting date indicates the procurement is anticipated to be active in mid-2026, suggesting a project timeline aligned with future generation facility development. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the point of contact information is not provided, requiring prospective bidders to engage through the official eProcurement portal linked in the notice.