San Benito County On-Call Electrical Maintenance, Repair, and Emergency Services - PWB-2644 (2026)
San Benito CountyCounty · Hollister, CA- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Salman Kazmi
- (831) 801-0476
The 30-second brief
The County of San Benito Public Works Department is soliciting proposals from qualified and licensed electrical contractors to establish a three-year, on-call contract for electrical maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and emergency response services at County-owned and operated facilities. Services include electrical distribution system repairs, generator and automatic transfer switch (ATS) troubleshooting, temporary power connections, and emergency power restoration with 24-hour emergency response availability during weekends, holidays, and utility outages. Individual work assignments shall not exceed $75,000 per project under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA). Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm via the OpenGov procurement portal, with a notice of interest deadline of November 5, 2026.
Relevant Experience in Electrical Maintenance, Repairs, Emergency Services, Including Experience with Government and Public Facilities (30 points), Emergency Response Availability and Mobilization Capability (20 points), Technical Qualification, Staffing, and Equipment Resources (20 points), Proposed Pricing and Cost Competitiveness (20 points), References and Past Performance (10 points)
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Summary
The County of San Benito Public Works Department is soliciting proposals from qualified and licensed electrical contractors to establish a three-year, on-call contract for electrical maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and emergency response services at County-owned and operated facilities.
Services include electrical distribution system repairs, generator and automatic transfer switch (ATS) troubleshooting, temporary power connections, and emergency power restoration with 24-hour emergency response availability during weekends, holidays, and utility outages. Individual work assignments shall not exceed $75,000 per project under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA). Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm via the OpenGov procurement portal, with a notice of interest deadline of November 5, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Cover Letter
- Technical Proposal Documents
- Cost (Fee) Proposal
- Complete and Upload List of Subcontractors
- Emergency Services Confirmation
- Review of County Standard Contract
- Non-Collusion Declaration
- Disclosure of Criminal and Civil Proceedings
- Drug-Free Workplace Certification
- Debarment Certification
- Certification of Compliance
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cosb
- Scope location
- Hollister, CA
- Reported agency
- County of San Benito
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from San Benito County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cosb. For questions, contact Salman Kazmi.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including San Benito County 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 Salman Kazmi at (831) 801-0476. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Relevant Experience in Electrical Maintenance, Repairs, Emergency Services, Including Experience with Government and Public Facilities (30 points), Emergency Response Availability and Mobilization Cap..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Benito County?
All active and historical solicitations from San Benito County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, San Benito County 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 13, 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 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: Cover Letter, Technical Proposal Documents, Cost (Fee) Proposal, Complete and Upload List of Subcontractors, Emergency Services Confirmation, Review of County Standard Contract, Non-Collusion Declarat. Review the full document from San Benito County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hollister, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.