Opportunity
Chino Planet bids #2026-0003
Emergency Power Study and Generator Design for Chino Water Facilities
Posted
September 28, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
2026-0003
NAICS
541330, 541310
This opportunity involves the City of Chino's Public Works Department seeking consulting and engineering services for emergency power upgrades at multiple water facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Chino, Public Works Department, San Bernardino County, CA - Scope of Work: - Emergency Power Study for eight city-owned water facilities - Assess emergency power needs, develop backup power strategies, and prepare a Preliminary Design Report (PDR) with 30% design - Evaluate facility loads, operational priorities, system reliability, maintenance, power restoration, and technology options - Design, permitting, and bid-support services for an emergency power backup generator project at the Benson Water Treatment Facility - Advance design through 60%, 90%, and final stages, resulting in a bid-ready, constructible package - Includes environmental review, utility coordination, and compliance with Build America, Buy America Act - Key Products and Equipment: - Generac-Magnum containerized generator (1600KW standby, 1440KW prime, 1600-gallon fuel tank) - Multiple Peerless and Baldor pumps (various capacities and motor sizes) - Vertical turbine pumps for wells (various capacities and HP) - Transfer switches, SCADA systems, and related electrical/mechanical equipment - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with EPA Community Grant funding and federal Build America, Buy America Act - Local business preference may apply - Electronic submission via PlanetBids - Separate cost file required - Project is structured in two phases with a two-year contract term and one-year renewal option - No specific OEMs are mandated, but Generac-Magnum, Peerless, and Baldor are referenced as equipment examples.
Description
The City of Chino is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct an Emergency Power Study for eight City-owned water facilities. The project includes developing a coordinated backup-power strategy addressing facility loads, operational priorities, system reliability, maintenance, power restoration, and feasible technologies. The study will produce a Preliminary Design Report and preliminary design for each facility. Additionally, the project involves advancing the Benson site design through final stages, including permitting and bid-support services.