Oakes Academic Emergency Generator Replacement

Solicitation 3701-056 is for the Oakes Academic Emergency Generator Replacement at the University of California, Santa Cruz, located at 231 Oakes Road, Santa Cruz, California. The project involves the design, installation, and commissioning of a dual-fuel natural gas and propane emergency generator. The scope of work includes the installation of electrical panels, automatic transfer switches, piping, fencing, and a propane tank, as well as necessary trenching and backfill for conduits and feeders. The response deadline for this solicitation is November 7, 2026. The contractor is required to provide a comprehensive phased construction plan and schedule that must be updated monthly. To minimize operational impact, all system shut-downs must be scheduled during holidays or summer break weekends with a maximum downtime of eight hours per event and a one-month advance notice. Technical compliance is mandatory, including adherence to ANSI A13.1 and ASME A13.1 for labeling and marking, and testing must be performed by a NETA Level II ETT certified agency. Final acceptance is contingent upon inspections by the University representative and the fire marshal. Payment applications must utilize the University's standard form, and the contractor must provide a performance bond and a detailed cost breakdown for insurance, profit, and overhead.