PG&E Service Installation For Parking Lot 5 Project

The City of Solvang is soliciting bids for Project PW 26-01, which involves the construction and installation of PG&E utility services for Parking Lot 5 in Solvang, California. The scope of work includes trenching, pavement restoration, and the installation of conduits, sweeps, transformers, switchboards, meter pedestals, and concrete equipment pads. Additionally, the project covers infrastructure to support future electric vehicle chargers and the replacement of a light pole at the intersection of Oak Street and 2nd Street. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, with an estimated construction cost between $200,000 and $240,000. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with a 5% price preference applied to local businesses. Bidders must submit sealed physical proposals by August 25, 2026, including a 10% bid security and required documentation such as experience statements and non-collusion declarations. Performance is expected to be completed within 60 working days from the Notice to Proceed. Technical compliance is measured against industry standards including NETA ATS-2021, NFPA 70, and the PG&E Greenbook, with final acceptance contingent upon on-site field testing witnessed by the City Engineer.