Switchgear And Breaker Maintenance And Testing

The Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division for the State of California is soliciting bids for switchgear and breaker maintenance and testing under solicitation number 20260729057. The scope of work involves preventive maintenance, manufacturer-recommended testing, and thermographic surveys of electrical systems across multiple facilities in Sacramento and San Francisco, including the Franchise Tax Board Butterfield Way Campus and The Ziggurat. Key technical requirements include compliance with NFPA 70E for arc flash hazard labeling, ANSI/NFPA 70B for thermographic surveys, and the California Building Standards Code. The contractor must hold a valid California Class C-10 Electrical license and ensure all personnel pass a State-conducted LIVE SCAN background check to gain building access. The contract is awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, incorporating price adjustments for certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with a minimum DVBE participation requirement of 3 percent. Financial terms include a prompt payment clause within 30 days and a budget contingency clause that allows for termination or amendment based on fund availability. The estimated contract value is approximately 201,560 dollars, consisting of hourly rates for preventive maintenance and a 200,000 dollar allowance for unforeseeable repairs. Bids must be submitted physically via mail or hand delivery by August 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.