Ground Grid Substations Surface Restoration and Vegetation Abatement

Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is soliciting bids for the Ground Grid Substations Surface Restoration and Vegetation Abatement project under solicitation number CS 07-26-04. The scope of work involves addressing significant weed and woody vegetation growth, restoring crushed-rock depth to minimum effective levels, and removing organic material to improve surface resistivity at five specific locations: Jenney, Grand, 56th St, 63rd St, and Ellis substations. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment, ensuring that all work conforms to technical specifications and California laws. Performance is expected to begin on or about November 17, 2026, with a required baseline schedule submitted via the critical path method within ten days of the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include the bidder's experience, capacity, resources, and a mandatory ISNetworld rating of A or B for high-risk electrical environments. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the OpenGov portal by September 2, 2026, including required .docx templates for bonds and declarations, while bid security must be delivered physically to the AMP Business Office. Special requirements include strict adherence to a Tuesday through Thursday work schedule, comprehensive insurance coverage naming AMP as an additional insured, and compliance with the Iran Contracting Act for contracts exceeding one million dollars.