City of Santa Maria Engineering Services for Arc Flash Risk Assessment RFP 2026
City of Santa MariaCity · Santa Maria, CA- Due
- May 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Rodger Olds
- (805) 925-0951 ext 7279
The 30-second brief
The City of Santa Maria is soliciting proposals for engineering services to conduct an arc flash and shock hazard risk assessment of all City facilities and equipment rated at 120V or greater. The selected contractor will evaluate PG&E utility and emergency power systems, including 120V, 240V, and 480V systems. Key tasks include data collection for transformers, switchgear, and motor control centers; developing electrical single-line diagrams; performing short circuit and overcurrent protective device coordination studies per IEEE 242-2001; and calculating incident energy levels and arc flash boundaries. Deliverables include a work plan, redlined and final single-line diagrams, and a comprehensive final report. Submissions are due by May 8, 2026, at the Utilities Department in Santa Maria, CA.
Work plan, Electrical single-line diagrams, Redlined diagrams, Short circuit current study, Overcurrent protective device coordination study, Incident energy calculations, Draft report, Final report
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Summary
The City of Santa Maria is soliciting proposals for engineering services to conduct an arc flash and shock hazard risk assessment of all City facilities and equipment rated at 120V or greater.
The selected contractor will evaluate PG&E utility and emergency power systems, including 120V, 240V, and 480V systems. Key tasks include data collection for transformers, switchgear, and motor control centers; developing electrical single-line diagrams; performing short circuit and overcurrent protective device coordination studies per IEEE 242-2001; and calculating incident energy levels and arc flash boundaries. Deliverables include a work plan, redlined and final single-line diagrams, and a comprehensive final report. Submissions are due by May 8, 2026, at the Utilities Department in Santa Maria, CA.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Work plan
- Electrical single-line diagrams
- Redlined diagrams
- Short circuit current study
- Overcurrent protective device coordination study
- Incident energy calculations
- Draft report
- Final report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment C
- Submit to
- 2065 East Main Street, Santa Maria, California, 93454
- Scope location
- Santa Maria, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Santa Maria?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 8, 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: 2065 East Main Street, Santa Maria, California, 93454. For questions, contact Rodger Olds.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Santa Maria 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 RFP 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 Rodger Olds at (805) 925-0951 ext 7279. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Work plan, Electrical single-line diagrams, Redlined diagrams, Short circuit current study, Overcurrent protective device coordination study, Incident energy calculations, Draft report, Final report. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Attachment C. Review the full document from City of Santa Maria for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Maria, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.