Palos Verdes Estates Planet bids #RFQ - Design and Engineering Services for the City Hall Emergency Standby Power System Replacement Project

Engineering Services for City Hall Emergency Standby Power System Replacement

This opportunity seeks engineering expertise for a critical infrastructure upgrade at the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Civic Center: - 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 emergency standby power system, including generator, automatic transfer switch (ATS), switchgear, distribution equipment, server-room backup power, and propane fuel supply - Field investigation, load analysis, short-circuit and arc-flash studies - Diagnosis of power surges and server room power lag - Evaluation of equipment condition and exposure to coastal environment - Technical memorandum with findings and recommendations - Phase 2: Design and engineering for replacement system - Design of new standby generator, ATS, switchgear, and backup power for critical loads - Specification of corrosion-resistant, marine-rated equipment - Integration of real-time monitoring and analytics - Preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, and sequencing plans - Bidding and construction support, including permit applications and agency coordination - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must withstand harsh coastal conditions (corrosion-resistant, marine-rated) - Real-time monitoring and analytics required for critical facilities - Uninterrupted, lag-free backup power for server rooms is a priority - Field verification and detailed electrical modeling required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; 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 replacing the City Hall emergency standby power system. The project involves two phases: Phase 1 is an 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. The work is managed by the Public Works department and responses are due electronically by August 28, 2026.

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