This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Palo Alto, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The purpose of this Invitation for Bid is to select a qualified vendor to provide crane services throughout the City of Palo Alto (City). Crane support needed for City of Palo Alto Utilities Distribution System (involving installation of Transformers, Switches/Switchgear equipment, Concrete Vaults/Boxes/Slabs, Power Poles etc.) The contractor shall be California licensed and provide the City with appropriate Insurance acceptable to the City's Risk Manager. The Vendor shall provide services as described in the scope below, supporting CPAU's Electric Distribution on an "as needed" basis in close collaboration with City construction crews. The City is seeking a possible three (3) year contract. Question and Clarifications Due Date and Time:September 6, 2024, 1:00pm It is anticipated that Work on the Project will be required to commence on or about 01/01/2025. The anticipated time of completion is no later than 12/31/2028. Nothing in this provision is intended to bind the City to require commencement of the Work by the preceding time. For all bids in excess of $25,000, Bid security in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate amount of the Bid, including all Bid Alternates, is required. Bid security shall be submitted as either surety bond substantially in the form attached to this IFB, or delivered separately on or before the Bid due date in the form of a certified check or cashier's check with reference to this Bid number and project name. The Bid Security of Bidders who do not qualify as the lowest responsible bidder shall be returned to such Bidders no later than sixty (60) days from the date of award of contract unless extended by written agreement. No alternate Bid shall be accepted or considered by the City, unless the City solicits an alternate Bid. Any Bidder may submit to the Contract Administrator for this IFB a written request for the clarification of any aspect of the Project Specifications or any other related information, or part thereof, which is a part of the IFB. Such request shall be submitted electronically. The purpose of this Invitation for Bid is to select a qualified vendor to provide crane services throughout the City of Palo Alto (City). Crane support needed for City of Palo Alto Utilities Distribution System (involving installation of Transformers, Switches/Switchgear equipment, Concrete Vaults/Boxes/Slabs, Power Poles etc.) The contractor shall be California licensed and provide the City with appropriate Insurance acceptable to the required insurance listed in the IFB. The Vendor shall provide services as described in the scope below, supporting CPAU's Electric Distribution on an "As Needed/Task order" basis in close collaboration with City construction crews. The City is seeking a possible three (3) year contract. Services to be Performed (but not limited to) are the following: Installation of Power Poles (Steel or Wood) includes Line Brackets, Aerial Cables etc. (Typically, 4kV, 12kV Distribution lines or Transmission line up to 115KV or combination of all). Installation of Prefabricated Concrete Vaults or Concrete Pads etc. Installation of High Voltage Switches, Switchgear, Capacitors, Distribution Transformers, Fault Interrupters or any other associated equipment for City distribution system. Inspect jobsites with City staff or other City contractors for any job. Inspection may have to be scheduled in 2 days' notice time unless emergency services are required.