# 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.

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