Palo Alto Opengov #IFB196740

Electric Substation Equipment Painting Services for City of Palo Alto Utilities

This opportunity involves painting and corrosion mitigation services for electric substation equipment managed by the City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU): - Government Buyer: - City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), a division of the City of Palo Alto - Scope of Work: - Surface preparation, cleaning, corrosion treatment, priming, and application of high-performance protective coatings - Equipment includes transformers, breakers, steel structures, bus supports, and associated components at seven electric substations - Products/Services Requested: - Utility-grade protective coatings and materials suitable for Palo Alto's environmental conditions - Painting and corrosion mitigation services for 7 substations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All materials and coatings must meet or exceed utility-grade performance standards - Contractors must work safely in energized utility environments - Valid California Contractor’s License in the appropriate category is required - Bid security of at least 10% of the bid amount must be submitted - Strict environmental compliance for containment and waste handling - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified service providers specializing in industrial painting and corrosion protection - Project must be completed within sixty calendar days after Notice to Proceed

Description

The City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is seeking qualified contractors to provide surface preparation and painting services for equipment at seven electric substations. The work includes cleaning, corrosion treatment, priming, and applying protective coatings to transformers, breakers, steel structures, and related components. Contractors must ensure safety in energized environments, comply with environmental regulations, and use utility-grade materials suitable for local conditions. The project aims to preserve infrastructure, mitigate corrosion, and enhance the reliability of the City's electric assets.

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