On-Call Industrial Electricians for Regional Water Quality Control Plant

The City of Palo Alto is soliciting bids under IFB199384 for on-call industrial electrical services at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant. The selected contractor will provide personnel, supervision, and technical support for scheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and 24-hour emergency repairs to ensure the reliable operation of wastewater treatment systems. The contract is established on a non-exclusive, as-needed basis with a total spending ceiling of 2,000,000 dollars over a five-year term, with an annual expenditure limit of 800,000 dollars. Qualified bidders must hold an active California C 10 Electrical Contractor license, maintain current DIR registration, and demonstrate at least five years of industrial electrical experience, including specific experience with continuous process industrial facilities. Personnel requirements are stringent, requiring journey-level training and specific years of experience for both general and lead electricians, with specialized skills needed for systems up to 12kV. The contractor is required to provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract sum and adhere to the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance and prevailing wage requirements. Deliverables include next-business-day service reports and final technical records within five business days of each assignment. Bids are due by November 19, 2026, at 3:00 pm.