Austin Afo #RFP 1100 LLM3009

Austin Energy Seeks Staff Augmentation for Relay Services at Substations and Power Systems

Austin Energy, the utility department of the City of Austin, is seeking contractors to provide staff augmentation for routine and emergency relay services supporting substations, power plants, and transmission/distribution systems. - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Services requested include: - Installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of relay panels, SCADA remote terminal units, battery chargers, and related equipment - Emergency response for relay system failures - Fiber optic cable installation, SCADA/RTU wiring, and equipment/material transport - Contractors must supply: - Skilled labor (including journeyman-level relay technicians), supervision, tools, and safety equipment - Compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and Austin Energy safety and security protocols - Rapid mobilization for emergencies and detailed reporting - Pricing is based on hourly labor rates for various job classifications; additional services and equipment may be required as specified - The contract term is 24 months, with options for three additional 12-month extensions

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for staff augmentation to support Austin Energy with routine and emergency relay services for substations, power plants, transmission, and distribution systems. The contractor will provide labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and safety devices necessary for installation, maintenance, testing, and emergency services. The contract term is initially 24 months with options for three additional 12-month extensions. The scope includes coordination with Austin Energy, compliance with safety and certification requirements, and provision of progress reports and final documentation.

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