Prequalification Notice - El Estero Water Resource Center Electrical Distribution Renewal Project

The project involves replacing the existing medium and low-voltage electrical distribution equipment at the El Estero Water Resource Center with new, upgraded systems. It includes constructing two new medium voltage switchgear buildings, one housing 15 kV class switchgear connected to an existing switchgear lineup, and the other housing 5 kV class switchgear. A medium voltage transformer will be installed to supply power from the 15 kV switchgear to the 5 kV switchgear. Additionally, three new substation buildings will be built to contain close-couple unit substations and motor control centers, with these substations being fed from the 5 kV switchgear and refeeding downstream motor control centers. The project also encompasses demolishing existing electrical duct banks and installing new ones, along with constructing new buildings using cast-in-place concrete on auger cast piles to ensure stability. The solicitation for prequalification was posted by the City of Santa Barbara on April 11, 2024, under solicitation number 5053, with a response deadline of May 8, 2024. The project falls under NAICS code 238910 and is managed by the California-based SLED organization. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Philip Maldonado, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. This project aims to modernize and enhance the electrical distribution infrastructure at the facility, ensuring improved reliability and capacity for future operations.