Generator and Transfer Switch Installation

Solicitation VW0732, issued by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, is a lump sum public works contract for the installation of a district-furnished 25 KVA permanent standby generator and a 100A automatic transfer switch at the Bailey Avenue Line Valve Vault. The scope of work includes all labor, materials, and supervision for concrete pad work, equipment mounting, trenching, raceway systems, and the installation of a security fence and locked enclosure. A critical technical requirement is the integration of the system into the District's SCADA system to provide remote start capabilities and status and alarm notifications for operations staff. The project also requires the contractor to handle generator permitting and provide comprehensive project documentation, including as-built drawings and final closeout records. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Grand Total Bid Price. Bidders must submit a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the total proposal and, if successful, provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract value. Compliance with California prevailing wage rates, OSHA regulations, and NEC standards is mandatory. Additionally, bidders must demonstrate a good faith effort to include DGS-certified small businesses and provide a conflict of interest disclosure. The project involves a rigorous inspection process, including preliminary and final inspections by Valley Water to verify that workmanship meets industry standards and all functional requirements are met through testing and commissioning.