On-Call Industrial Electricians For Regional Water Quality Control Plant

The City of Palo Alto is seeking a qualified industrial electrical contractor under Invitation for Bids IFB199384 to provide on-call, non-exclusive services for the Regional Water Quality Control Plant in Palo Alto, California. The scope of work includes personnel, supervision, and technical support for scheduled preventative maintenance, urgent repairs, and emergency electrical work, including specialized experience with systems up to 12kV. The contractor must maintain 24-hour availability with strict response times, requiring a callback within 15 minutes and an onsite electrician within 2 hours for emergencies. Additionally, the contractor is expected to provide two qualified personnel onsite for one full working day per week. To be eligible, bidders must possess a valid California C 10 Electrical Contractor license, current DIR registration, and at least five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, including at least one reference from a similar continuous process industrial facility. Personnel requirements are stringent, requiring journey-level training and specific years of experience for both general and lead electricians. The contract requires performance and payment bonds, as well as adherence to specific insurance requirements. Deliverables include detailed technical documentation, hourly updates during emergencies, and monthly reports. Bids are due by November 19, 2026, and the City may authorize annual expenditures up to 800,000 dollars to meet operational needs.