Cable Grounding Government Bids & RFPs

The bid opening date is Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. bid opening datetime: thursday, september 10, 2026, 3:00 pm

Submissions that do not comply with submittal requirements may be rejected. submissions that do not comply may be rejected.

The contract has a five-year ordering period, estimated from 11/01/2026 through 10/31/2031, which may be adjusted based on the award date. Task orders will specify delivery or performance dates.

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Specific documentation requirements, including WH-347 and subcontractor certifications, are attached to the IPP invoice.

The contract incorporates FAR clause ****, Warranty of Construction, which requires a warranty for construction.

The contract will be awarded to the offeror judged to represent the best value overall, with factors other than price being significantly more important than price. Evaluation factors are technical capability, management plan, past performance, and price.

Contractors must have extensive experience with remote radio communications site infrastructure maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. They must also hold all applicable national, state, and local licenses. Specific experience with HVAC system integration with remote site managers is required for Task Order 1.

The document does not explicitly detail penalties for non-performance, but it does mention that failure to order minimum quantities may result in damages for the contractor, and failure to meet contract minimums can void option periods.

A mandatory organized site visit is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST at Vollmer Peak. Participants will meet at the Tilden Steam Train parking lot. RSVP is required by August 10, 2026.

Questions are due in writing by August 18, 2026, 12:00 PM PST. Responses are due by September 3, 2026, 3:00 PM PST.

Proposals not conforming to electronic file formats will be considered unacceptable. Failure to submit proposals by the closing date and time will result in them not being considered. Not inspecting the site will not be grounds for a claim after award.

The maximum total dollar amount for all contracts issued under this IDIQ is $2,500,**** over the five-year period.

The project requires completion of all phases of the work within the contract documents. Specific completion dates are to be determined and will be detailed in the construction progress schedule.

Payment will be made based on a single lump sum contract for base bid items. Additive bid items may be added at the city's discretion. A portion of the contract price will be deducted until the original CPM schedule submittal is completed. Up to two percent of the contract price may be retained if technical manuals are not submitted by the 75 percent construction completion point.

Contractors are required to have a current license as a public works contractor in the state where the work is to be completed.

Failure to maintain the construction schedule in an approved status may result in the owner withholding a monetary penalty against the responsible contractors.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting, including a site visit, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 am local time at the wastewater treatment facility.

Bids will be received until Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 am.

Fabricated steel and associated structural components are warranted against defects in workmanship, fit, and finish for a period of 12 months after energization of the facility or 18 months from the date of last material shipment to the job site, whichever occurs first.

Materials supplied without the approval of the project engineer are subject to replacement at the materialman's expense. Structural components fabricated prior to project engineer review and approval of shop drawings may be subject to replacement at the materialman's expense.

The warranty for the total electrical system shall be no less than one year from the date of acceptance by the owner.

Contractors must be licensed and insured, with firms having at least 3 years of successful installation experience for grounding and bonding work.