California eProcure #PR259203

California DDS Seeks MV Transformer Replacement and Electrical Upgrades at Porterville Developmental Center

The California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a contractor to replace and upgrade medium voltage (MV) electrical transformers and related equipment at the Porterville Developmental Center. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Developmental Services, Porterville Developmental Center, Office of the Chief of Plant Operations III - Project Scope: - Replacement and installation of MV pad-mounted transformers (liquid-filled, three-phase, 60Hz) - Installation of electrical conduit, fittings, wire, panelboards, disconnect switches, cable splices, terminations, and grounding systems - All materials must be new and certifiable; alternatives to specified brands may be proposed if equal in quality and characteristics - Work covers multiple buildings and electrical vaults within the center - OEMs and Approved Manufacturers: - Cooper Power Systems (Eaton) - ABB - Eaton/Cutler-Hammer - General Electric - Square-D - Products and Quantities: - Medium voltage pad-mounted transformers (quantity as required per building) - Load break elbows: 12 of each type/size used - Load break junctions: 3 of each type/size used - Load break bushing caps: 12 each - Fuses: 3 of each type/size used - Fault indicators: 24 each - Panelboards, disconnect switches, cable splices, terminations, grounding systems, conduits, and overcurrent protective devices (quantities as required) - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a valid C-10 Electrical Contractor license - Mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection - Compliance with California Energy, Building, Electric, and Fire Codes - Submission of equipment and material specifications for approval - Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goals - Prevailing wage, bonding, insurance, and environmental safety requirements - Personnel must pass fingerprinting and security checks - Place of Performance: - Porterville Developmental Center, 26501 Avenue 140, Porterville, CA 93257 - Work to be performed across multiple buildings within the facility

Description

The Department of Developmental Services is soliciting bids for a contract to furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation necessary to install medium voltage (MV) transformers, electrical conduit, fittings, and wire. All materials including load break elbows, load break junctions, and bushing caps must be new. The work is to be performed at the Porterville Developmental Center, specifically at 26501 Avenue 140, Porterville, California, 93257. The contract requires a mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection on May 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project site.

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