This Request for Proposals (RFP) from the City of Santa Clara (Silicon Valley Power) seeks qualified contractors to provide as-needed maintenance and repair services for electric utility substructure and aerial fiber optic cable. The objective is to establish a shortlist of contractors for future service requirements through a secondary procurement process. Key dates include RFP release on May 26, 2026, deadline for questions on June 12, 2026, and proposal due date on July 9, 2026. Minimum qualifications include a valid California General Engineering License, DIR registration, and at least five years of comparable experience. The agreement term is initially five years with a potential one-year option. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Bidnet Direct by the deadline. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical capability (45%), followed by qualifications, experience, and references (35%), and cost (20%). Awardees will be required to submit a certificate of insurance within ten calendar days of the notice of intended award. Protests must be submitted in writing within ten calendar days after the publication of the notice of intended award. Prevailing wage requirements apply, and contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations.
The deadline for proposal submission is July 9, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. PDT.
Proposals will be evaluated to determine the proposal that offers the best value to the city, based on qualifications, experience, and references (35%), technical capability (45%), and cost (20%).
Proposers must have a valid A-General Engineering license issued by the state of California, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), and have at least five years of comparable experience.
There is no pre-proposal conference for this RFP.
Any objections as to the structure, content or distribution of this RFP must be submitted in writing to the procurement contact by the deadline indicated on the cover page.
Grounds for disqualification include evidence of collusion, attempting to improperly influence evaluation team members, existence of lawsuits or unresolved disputes with the city, submission of incorrect information, inability to complete responsibilities, or default under previous agreements.
