Preventative Maintenance for the Substation and Motor Control Center

The City of Santa Barbara is seeking fixed‑price, firm‑price proposals from qualified electrical contractors to provide preventive maintenance, testing, and inspection of primary distribution systems, substations, and motor control centers at the El Estero Water Resource Center. The scope covers visual/mechanical inspections, cleaning, thermographic surveys, electrical testing (contact resistance, insulation resistance, relay calibration, etc.) of a detailed list of high‑voltage equipment, and delivery of comprehensive test reports. The contract is initially for one year with the option to renew up to four additional one‑year terms (maximum five years). Bidders must hold a California C‑10 Electrical Contractor license, submit a 100 % payment bond for contracts exceeding $25,000, and comply with prevailing‑wage, insurance, and safety requirements. • Fixed‑price lump‑sum bid covering all labor, materials, equipment rental, travel, taxes, and fees. • Detailed equipment list includes 12 kV and 4.16 kV breakers, transformers, relays, MCCs, and spare low‑voltage components. • Mandatory submission of resumes, test plan, and sample report; electronic submission via PlanetBids; Q&A deadline March 25 2026; bid deadline April 8 2026.