Senior Center Transfer Switch Project

The Senior Center Transfer Switch Project, solicitation number 46F050, is a construction contract issued by the City of San Mateo for work at the San Mateo Senior Center located at 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, California. The project requires a contractor with a Class B license to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for the installation of a gasoline-powered generator and a transfer switch. The scope of work includes electrical conduit installation via trenchless directional bore, electrical box installation, tree replacement, and general site work. Key deliverables include an electronic project manual, as-built drawings with control wiring diagrams, and monthly reports detailing equipment delivery and completion dates. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. PDT on December 3, 2026, to the City Clerk at City Hall. Submissions must include a bid bond or certified check for at least 10% of the bid amount, a non-collusion affidavit, and a list of subcontractors and equipment manufacturers. The project is subject to California Prevailing Wage Law and requires registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Payment is managed through a schedule of values and monthly applications for payment submitted to the Engineer, with a requirement for affidavits and proof of lien-free materials starting from the second payment. The contractor is also responsible for adhering to ADA standards for product labeling and following specific hazardous waste manifests for lead paint disposal.