ADVANCE NOTICE OF UPCOMING SOLICITATION:

This is a competitive 100% Small Business Set-aside Invitation for Bid (IFB) related to the Tracy Substation Circuit Breaker Replacement Project. The acquisition is subject to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 237130 with a size standard of $36.5 million. This acquisition will be handled as an IFB prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subparts 14 and 36. A firm-fixed price contract award is contemplated. The project magnitude is estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Place of performance will be in Contra Costa County, California.

The purpose of this project is to remove and relocate twenty-four (24) onsite 230-KV SF6 gas power circuit breakers and install twenty-four (24) Government-furnished 230-KV SF6 gas power circuit breakers and associated electrical equipment. Remove existing breaker and breaker foundations and complete all associated foundation and conduit work. Removal, relocation, disposal and reinstalling existing electrical equipment and material. Provide galvanized steel structures, electrical testing, bus systems, grounding systems, conduit systems, insulated conductors, grounding stirrups, junction boxes, cables, and signs.

The solicitation, specifications, drawings, and any subsequent amendments will only be available in electronic format, downloadable from the internet free of charge. No CD-ROMS or hardcopy documents will be distributed. Interested parties can download the solicitation at https://sam.gov on or about 23 November 2021.  Any questions shall be submitted via email to [email protected] referencing the solicitation number in the subject line. No phone calls will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by the agency.

Note: Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. To obtain information on completing SAM registration and/or obtaining a DUNS number go to the following website: https://sam.gov. Contractors shall ensure Online Representations and Certifications is completed and current in SAM. It is important to read the solicitation COMPLETELY as there are DATES that MUST be met. Bids will NOT be accepted by telegraphic, facsimile or electronic commerce.