GJ27-1 UCA Windy Ridge Communications Site Power and Grounding Inspection Services UCA-RFP-2026-WR-INSP

The Utah Communications Authority (UCA) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for electrical power, grounding, surge, and lightning protection inspection and analysis services at the Windy Ridge communications site in Iron County, Utah. This remote, high-elevation facility is powered by solar PV with battery storage and a backup generator. The selected firm must conduct a comprehensive on-site inspection to identify deficiencies and provide prioritized corrective recommendations to mitigate lightning strike damage. All work and the resulting final report must be performed under the responsible charge of a Utah-licensed Professional Engineer, whose stamp and seal are required on all deliverables. Compliance with L3 Harris Grounding Specifications Manual T4618 Rev F, NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 780, and IEEE 519 is mandatory. Proposals are due by July 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MT via the Bonfire portal, with questions accepted until July 13, 2026. Award will be made on a best-value trade-off basis using a 1,000-point scoring system equally weighted between technical merit (500 points) and cost (500 points). To remain eligible, offerors must meet a technical risk gate of at least 350 points. Required submissions include a firm all-in fixed price, work history on similar projects, and evidence of professional liability insurance of at least $1M per claim. The final deliverable must be a professional written report including system-specific evaluations, quantitative measurements, and high-resolution photographic documentation.