City of Palo Alto On-Call Industrial Electricians for Regional Water Quality Control Plant - IFB199384 (2026)
City of Palo AltoCity · Palo Alto, CA- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 27 days left
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Aaron Gilbert
- (650) 444-6356
The 30-second brief
The City of Palo Alto seeks qualified industrial electrical contractors to provide on-call electrical services, preventative maintenance, urgent repairs, and emergency response at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). The contractor will supply qualified crews, tools, equipment, and materials to maintain and repair industrial electrical systems up to 12kV, including motor control centers, VFDs, standby generators, PLCs, SCADA interfaces, instrumentation, and power distribution systems. The 4-year contract has a total limit of $1,600,000, with an anticipated annual expenditure of $400,000. Bids are due by December 10, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with a question deadline of November 25, 2026. Required qualifications include a California C-10 Electrical Contractor license, DIR registration, and a minimum of five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
Journeyman Industrial Electrician, Master Industrial Electrician
Price
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Summary
The City of Palo Alto seeks qualified industrial electrical contractors to provide on-call electrical services, preventative maintenance, urgent repairs, and emergency response at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP).
The contractor will supply qualified crews, tools, equipment, and materials to maintain and repair industrial electrical systems up to 12kV, including motor control centers, VFDs, standby generators, PLCs, SCADA interfaces, instrumentation, and power distribution systems. The 4-year contract has a total limit of $1,600,000, with an anticipated annual expenditure of $400,000. Bids are due by December 10, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with a question deadline of November 25, 2026. Required qualifications include a California C-10 Electrical Contractor license, DIR registration, and a minimum of five years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Journeyman Industrial Electrician, Master Industrial Electrician
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Subcontractor Listing Form
- References and Resources Form
- Non-Collusion Declaration
- Bid Bond
- Payment Bond
- Performance Bond
- Certificate of Insurance
REQUIRED STAFFING
Journeyman Industrial Electrician, Master Industrial Electrician
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/palo-alto-ca
- Scope location
- Palo Alto, CA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Palo Alto?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/palo-alto-ca. For questions, contact Aaron Gilbert.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Palo Alto in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Aaron Gilbert at (650) 444-6356. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Journeyman Industrial Electrician, Master Industrial Electrician. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Journeyman Industrial Electrician, Master Industrial Electrician. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Palo Alto?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Palo Alto are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Palo Alto regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Subcontractor Listing Form, References and Resources Form, Non-Collusion Declaration, Bid Bond, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Certificate of Insurance. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Palo Alto for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Palo Alto, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
