The City of Redding, California is soliciting proposals for the maintenance and repair of the Unit 1 combustion turbine at the Redding Power Plant. The project involves replacing and refurbishing various components, including turbine compartment panels, exhaust components, and ventilation silencers, to restore the turbine to its original condition. Key details of the proposal include: 1. **Proposal submission deadline**: January 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PT 2. **Onsite inspection and conference**: January 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT 3. **Project classification**: Maintenance project, exempt from formal bidding requirements 4. **Scope of work**: Replacement and refurbishment of turbine components, including: 1. Turbine compartment side panels and roof panel 2. Ventilation eductor silencers 3. Turbine flex seal on the exhaust side 4. Exhaust diffuser and adjacent wall panels 5. **Contract term**: One-time project, with no automatic renewals or extensions 6. **Contractor responsibilities**: Compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, maintenance of a site-specific safety plan, provision of qualified supervisory personnel, and adherence to the approved outage timeline 7. **Proposal requirements**: Comprehensive proposal detailing approach, schedule, safety plan, quality assurance measures, and cost breakdown The City of Redding is seeking a qualified contractor with experience in gas turbine maintenance and refurbishment to perform the work. The selected contractor will be required to provide a detailed project schedule, coordinate work with City staff, and adhere to the approved outage timeline. The proposal should include the following: 1. Company overview and experience 2. Approach and methodology 3. Schedule and timeline 4. Safety plan and quality control measures 5. Cost breakdown and pricing 6. References and certifications The City of Redding will evaluate proposals based on factors such as experience, qualifications, price, and overall value. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified and responsive proposer, and the work is expected to be completed during the Spring 2026 outage (estimated March-May 2026).