Palos Verdes Estates Planet bids #RFQ - City Hall Emergency Standby Power System Replacement

Design and Engineering Services for City Hall Emergency Standby Power System Replacement

This opportunity seeks qualified engineering firms to design and engineer a replacement emergency standby power system for the City Hall/Civic Center campus in Rancho Palos Verdes. - Government Buyer: - City of Rancho Palos Verdes Public Works Department - Project Manager: Cesar Rodriguez (Facilities) - Scope of Work: - Phase 1: Comprehensive assessment of the existing standby power system, including generator, automatic transfer switch (ATS), switchgear, distribution equipment, server-room backup power, and propane fuel supply - Field verification, diagnosis of deficiencies (e.g., power surges, server room power lag), and recommendations for remedies - Electrical load analysis, short-circuit and arc-flash studies, and evaluation of equipment condition in a coastal environment - Phase 2: Design and preparation of construction documents for the new system - Design of replacement generator, ATS, switchgear, and backup power for critical loads - Specification of real-time monitoring/analytics and corrosion-resistant, marine-rated equipment - Preparation of construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and sequencing plans - Bidding and construction support, including permit applications, agency coordination, and project administration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must withstand harsh coastal conditions (corrosion-resistant, marine-rated equipment) - Real-time monitoring and analytics required for critical facilities - Uninterrupted, lag-free backup power for server rooms is a priority - Field verification and technical studies (load, short-circuit, arc-flash) are mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFQ is open to all qualified engineering firms

Description

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified and licensed engineering firms to provide design and engineering services for the replacement of the City Hall Emergency Standby Power System. The project involves two phases: Phase 1 includes assessment of the existing electrical system to document conditions, diagnose deficiencies, and recommend remedies; Phase 2 involves design and preparation of construction documents, bidding, and construction support. The system must be reliable, resilient, withstand the coastal environment, provide real-time monitoring and analytics, and ensure uninterrupted backup power to critical facilities including server rooms.

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