The City of Huntington Beach is seeking a qualified electrical contractor to replace the Central Library’s aging electrical switchgear and associated transformers, including full civil trench work, temporary power provisions, demolition of existing equipment, and commissioning of new installations. The scope covers supply, removal, installation, testing, documentation, and training, with a tight schedule and strict safety and environmental requirements.
• Replace two 100 kVA transformers and one 5 kVA switchgear, install new duct banks, vaults, and pads.
• Provide temporary power to keep the library operational during construction.
• Perform all civil work (open‑trench, shoring, de‑watering, back‑fill), demolition, testing, commissioning, and deliver as‑built records and training.
• Must meet California labor, prevailing‑wage, safety, NPDES, and insurance requirements; 10 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, $1,000/day liquidated damages, 5 % retention, and a 90‑working‑day schedule.