Opportunity
City of San Diego PlanetBids #K-26-2483-DB2-3
San Diego MBC Area 76 Transformer Replacement Design-Build Solicitation
Posted
June 03, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2026
Identifier
K-26-2483-DB2-3
NAICS
237130, 238290
This opportunity involves the City of San Diego's Purchasing & Contracting Department seeking Design-Build services for the Metro Biosolids Center (MBC) Area 76 Transformer Replacement Project. - Government Buyer: - City of San Diego, Purchasing & Contracting Department - Contact: Brittany Friedenreich, Sr. Contract Specialist - Scope of Work: - Replacement of medium voltage switchboards, transformers, and switches at six unit substations - Replacement of eight runs of low-voltage busway (approximately 500 feet) - Installation of a steel metal awning for equipment protection - Potential concrete foundation work for new equipment and awnings - Testing of all installed equipment and cables - Project will be completed in phases to avoid operational interruptions - Services Required: - Full Design-Build services including design, construction, startup, permitting, coordination, management, and all related labor and materials - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $9.44 million - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Compliance with all city, state, and federal requirements, including labor and wage standards - Contingency planning for temporary transformer replacement during the design phase
Description
The City of San Diego is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for Design-Build services for the MBC Area 76 Transformer Replacement project. The project involves replacing medium switchboards, transformers, and switches at six unit substations, replacing approximately 500 feet of busway, testing equipment, and installing a metal awning for equipment protection. The work includes all necessary structural modifications and will be completed in phases to avoid interruption to daily plant operations. The Design-Builder will be responsible for design, construction, startup, permits, and all related services and materials.