Description
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking an electrical contractor to replace a standby generator at the Hawaii Fruit Fly Rearing Facility. The contract covers full removal of the existing 250 kW Caterpillar generator, preparation of the foundation, installation of a new CAT C9 250 kW generator with all associated fuel, exhaust, cooling, and automatic transfer switch systems, testing, commissioning, and staff training. Bidders must hold both a California C‑10 license and a Hawaii C‑13 electrical contractor license, submit a payment bond, and meet DVBE participation requirements. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre‑bid walk‑through on June 10 and a firm bid deadline on June 19, 2026.
• Remove and dispose of existing generator, install new CAT C9 250 kW unit.
• Provide full electrical system integration, ATS installation, testing, and training.
• Must satisfy California labor‑code prevailing‑wage rules, insurance, bonding, and DVBE participation (minimum 3 %).
• Mandatory site walk‑through on June 10; all questions due June 12.
• Contract term runs one year from June 30 2026 to June 30 2027, with no renewal option.