Generator and ATS Replacements

The Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) issued Invitation for Bids K001661 on November 2, 2026, to secure a contractor for the replacement of generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS) at four toll road facilities. The scope of work includes the removal and proper disposal of existing equipment, diesel fuel, and oil, and the installation of new units at Irvine Ranch North (100kw), Irvine Ranch South (50kw), Orange Grove North (80kw), and Orange Grove South (40kw). The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, crane services, anchoring, and any necessary concrete pad expansions. New generators must be filled to 90% fuel capacity and undergo functional testing at start-up. The period of performance begins upon receipt of a written Notice to Proceed and must be completed by February 29, 2028. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Minimum qualifications require the bidder to have been in business for at least five years, employ a project manager with five years of similar experience, and maintain an office within 100 miles of Irvine, California, by March 1, 2027. Additionally, bidders must hold a valid State of California C10 electrical contractor's license. This is a prevailing wage project governed by the California Labor Code. Payment follows a 40/30/20/10 schedule, with the final 10% contingent upon successful start-up and completion. Bidders must submit their proposals via PlanetBids by December 9, 2026, and provide performance and payment bonds issued by a California-licensed surety.