Palos Verdes Estates Planet bids #144747

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 managed by Cesar Rodriguez (Facilities) - Scope of Work: - Phase 1: Comprehensive assessment of the existing electrical system, including standby generator, automatic transfer switch (ATS), switchgear, distribution, feeders, pull boxes, grounding, and propane fuel supply - Field investigation and root-cause diagnosis of power surges and server room power lag - Electrical load analysis and development of an electrical model - Evaluation of equipment condition and exposure to coastal environment - Technical memorandum with findings and recommendations - Phase 2: Design and engineering of the replacement system - Design of new standby generator, ATS, switchgear, and backup power for critical loads (e.g., server rooms) - Specification of real-time monitoring and analytics - Corrosion-resistant equipment and coastal hardening - Addressing fuel supply, code compliance, and construction sequencing - Preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, and support during bidding and construction - Permit applications and agency coordination - Notable Requirements: - System must provide uninterrupted, lag-free backup power to critical facilities - Emphasis on resilience to coastal environment and corrosion mitigation - Real-time monitoring and analytics required - Field verification and root-cause analysis of existing deficiencies - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified engineering firms

Description

The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is soliciting 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 identify deficiencies and recommend remedies; Phase 2 involves design and preparation of construction documents, bidding, and construction support based on Phase 1 findings. The system must be resilient to the coastal environment, provide real-time monitoring, and ensure uninterrupted backup power to critical facilities including server rooms.

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