Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transportation (TART) Battery Electric Bus Charging Facilities

The County of Placer is soliciting bids for the Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transportation (TART) Battery Electric Bus Charging Facilities project in Truckee, California. The scope of work involves comprehensive site development and electrical installation, including clearing, grubbing, excavation, and the installation of underground and aboveground duct banks and conduits. The contractor is responsible for the concrete work for equipment pads and the complete installation, commissioning, and turnover of fully operational charging systems, including charging cabinets, plug-in dispensers, and associated electrical infrastructure. The engineer's estimate for the project is 655,000 dollars, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project is subject to a strict construction window for on-site activities, which are limited to the period between May 1st and October 15th due to high-elevation weather conditions. The successful bidder must hold a valid California Class A General Engineering or B General Building Contractor's License, as well as a C-22 Asbestos/Abatement/Loanse license, and must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of the contract amount are required, along with a bid security of 10 percent. The contract period is 198 working days from the notice to proceed. Final acceptance is contingent upon the completion of all testing, operational verification, owner training, and the delivery of as-built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals.