High Voltage System Engineering Services

The State of Nevada Colorado River Commission is soliciting proposals under solicitation 69CRC-S3987 for High Voltage System Engineering Services. The agency seeks qualified substation and transmission line engineering contractors to provide as-needed support for the routine operation, maintenance, upgrade, repair, and extension of high voltage transmission and distribution systems. The scope of work encompasses general engineering, networking and automation, system coordination and protection, and strategic planning, with required deliverables including designs, specifications, schematics, and relay configuration files. The state intends to award multiple contracts, each with an expected term of four years. Proposals must be submitted electronically via NevadaEPro by 2:00 pm PT on October 26, 2026. Evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system focusing on the ability to address the scope of work, industry experience, examples of final deliverables, cost, and acceptance of contract terms without redlines. Financial stability is assessed on a pass/fail basis, and a five percent preference is granted to Nevada-based businesses. Required submission documents include a vendor information response, reference questionnaires, and resumes for key personnel. Contractors must adhere to strict insurance requirements covering general liability, automobile, workers compensation, and builders risk. Compliance with various federal and state regulations is mandatory, including the Davis-Bacon Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity standards. Payments are processed electronically, typically within 45 to 60 days of invoice receipt, and all work must be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards and generally accepted accounting principles.