Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

General Bid Items

• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to complete the repair and replacement of the existing electrical system.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Electrical system upgrade work at CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit Headquarters and Fire Station, Specifications: In compliance with Attachment 3 (Plans).
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Repair or replace any damaged conduit or wiring during removal or installation activities.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Perform all testing and certification for proper system operation before project completion.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Cleanup, removal, and disposal of all debris and trash from the worksite, Specifications: In accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations, laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Ensure all conductors are per design sheets, electrical code, and maximum voltage drop of 3%. Sizing to be defined by conductor sizing.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Install conductors in conduits (e.g., PVC in concrete slabs, EMT with compression fittings in/on walls/ceilings, liquid-tight flexible metal conduit as required/exposed).
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: All exposed conduit subject to wear or collision shall be Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC).
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Apply Bitumastic coating to all metallic conduits in slabs or underground.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Install Inverse Time (Thermal Magnetic) "Permanent Trip" type circuit breakers. Two and three-pole breakers shall be common trip.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Install Type HACR circuit breakers for motor circuits.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Make all connections to ground rods and grid, etc., with U.L. approved welded connections, unless noted otherwise.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Dedicated circuits shall possess an equipment grounding conductor (Green Insulated Copper) and a dedicated grounded (Neutral) conductor (White Insulated Copper), sized per 215.2(A)(2) for feeders and 250.24(C)(1) for service.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Install disconnect switches sized per NEC, horse power rated, heavy duty type, with means for padlocking in the open position and interlock on cover to prevent opening when switch is "ON".
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Provide potable water, power, eye wash, hand wash, and restroom facilities for workers.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Conduct a final walkthrough with the California State Fire Marshal and CAL FIRE Project Representative.
• Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Correct all deficiencies before project is deemed complete.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, NAICS 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 9, 2026, and was last updated on February 19, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on February 19, 2026.

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