Request for Proposal Owner’s Engineer for Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility “RCMU”

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is seeking a qualified engineering firm to serve as Owner’s Engineer for a new 50 MW substation (RCMU) located at the southwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Napa Street. The consultant will act as the City’s technical representative, providing independent design reviews, procurement oversight, construction‑phase support, protection and SCADA coordination, commissioning assistance, and final documentation. The effort spans the full project lifecycle from early design through final acceptance and warranty. • Perform pre‑design, basis‑of‑design, and detailed design‑review at 30 %, 60 % and 100 % milestones covering electrical, structural, grounding, protection, SCADA, and civil aspects. • Oversee equipment procurement, vendor submittal reviews, factory‑acceptance testing, and on‑site installation verification. • Provide construction‑phase services including submittal reviews, change‑order analysis, site observations, progress reporting, punch‑list coordination, and commissioning support. • Manage interface with regulatory agencies, ensure compliance with California labor and prevailing‑wage rules, and deliver final as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, and close‑out documentation.