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Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Santa Clara City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, NORTHWEST LOOP CAPACITY UPGRADE PROJECT, identified under Solicitation ID: CIP-2444. Work is to be performed near 1500 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA in Santa Clara County.

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General Project Description

This project involves the Northwest Loop Capacity Upgrade for Silicon Valley Power. The scope of work includes the installation, replacement, and modification of 60kV electrical utility infrastructure components across various structures. This entails handling different types of insulators, jumper post assemblies, pole band links, fiberglass arms, ground rod assemblies, and associated hardware such as clamps, bolts, washers, and nuts. The project also specifies the use of electrical cables, cable spacers, and high-voltage decals, alongside general construction notes emphasizing adherence to proper construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and safety procedures. Additionally, vegetation management around the 60kV transmission line is mentioned.

General Bid Items

  • Quantity: 27  Unit: EA  Work Item: INSULATOR, 12KV, PINTYPE-TIE TOP, SINGLE SKIRT, 7IN DIA., 1IN DIA. PINHOLE, SKY-GRAY
  • Quantity: 10  Unit: EA  Work Item: INSULATOR, 60KV, HORIZ. LINE POST, FLAT BASE, W/ DOUBLE TRUNNION END FITTING
  • Quantity: 10  Unit: EA  Work Item: INSULATOR, 60KV, HORIZ. LINE POST, GAIN BASE, W/ DOUBLE TRUNNION END FITTING
  • Quantity: 53  Unit: EA  Work Item: INSULATOR, 60 KV, HORIZ. LINE POST, WITH SINGLE TRUNNION, FLAT BASE
  • Quantity: 93  Unit: EA  Work Item: INSULATOR, 60 KV, HORIZ. LINE POST, WITH SINGLE TRUNNION, GAIN BASE
  • Quantity: 86  Unit: EA  Work Item: INSULATOR, 60 KV, SUSPENSION, SILICONE RUBBER, DEAD END, WITH OVAL EYE - BALL 30 KIP
  • Quantity: 20  Unit: EA  Work Item: CLAMP - TRUNNION - INSULATOR, Specifications: 0.93IN TO 1.50IN CABLE RANGE
  • Quantity: 19  Unit: EA  Work Item: CLAMP, GROUND ROD, Specifications: 5/8 IN FOR #8 THRU 1/0 CU CONDUCTORS
  • Quantity: 86  Unit: EA  Work Item: YOKE PLATE ASSEMBLY, STRAIN
  • Quantity: 86  Unit: EA  Work Item: SHACKLE, ANCHOR, Specifications: WITH CLEVIS PIN AND COTTER KEY, 30 KIP
  • Quantity: 245  Unit: EA  Work Item: SOCKET - CLEVIS, Specifications: ANSI CLASS 52 - 3 & 52 - 5, 30 KIP
  • Quantity: 9  Unit: EA  Work Item: TANGENT ARM, FIBERGLASS, Specifications: 8FT X 4-5/8IN X 3-5/8IN WITH 11/16IN DIA. PIN HOLES
  • Quantity: 7  Unit: EA  Work Item: TEE, OPEN RUN, Specifications: 715 KCMIL ACCR, WITH 4-HOLE NEMA PAD
  • Quantity: 4  Unit: EA  Work Item: TERMINAL, BOLTED, ALUMINUM, STRAIGHT, Specifications: 4/0 AWG CABLE TO 3" 4-HOLE NEMA PAD
  • Quantity: 4  Unit: EA  Work Item: TERMINAL, BOLTED, ALUMINUM, STRAIGHT, Specifications: 795 MCM ACSR WIRE TO 3" 4-HOLE NEMA PAD
  • Quantity: 47  Unit: EA  Work Item: TERMINAL, WELDED, ALUMINUM, STRAIGHT, Specifications: 715 KCMIL ACCR TO 3", 4-HOLE NEMA PAD
  • Quantity: 20  Unit: EA  Work Item: TIE, WIRE, LINE, Specifications: 336 & 397 AL WITH PAD FOR F NECK INSULATOR
  • Quantity: 73  Unit: EA  Work Item: Y-CLEVIS EYE, DUCTILE IRON, Specifications: 30 KIP
  • Quantity: 172  Unit: EA  Work Item: BALL-CLEVIS, Specifications: ANSI CLASS 52-3 & 52-5, 30 KIP
  • Quantity: 14  Unit: EA  Work Item: EYE NUT, OVAL, Specifications: 3/4" TAPPED BOLT HOLE
  • Quantity: 38  Unit: EA  Work Item: GROUND ROD, Specifications: 5/8 IN DIA., 8 FT LONG, COPPERBONDED
  • Quantity: 19  Unit: EA  Work Item: COUPLER, Specifications: FOR 5/8 IN GROUND ROD, COPPERBONDED
  • Quantity: 47  Unit: EA  Work Item: GUARD, LINE, Specifications: 47IN LONG, FOR 715 T13 ACCR
  • Quantity: 10  Unit: EA  Work Item: CABLE SPACER, Specifications: FOR (2) 715 KCMIL ACCR W/LINE GUARD, 4" SPACER, ALUMINUM
  • Quantity: 4  Unit: EA  Work Item: CABLE SPACER, Specifications: FOR (2) 715 KCML ACCR ACCR W/LINE GUARD, 13" SPACING, AL. WITH 3" 4-HOLE NEMA PAD
  • Quantity: 1403  Unit: FT  Work Item: WIRE, BARE, CU, Specifications: #2, SOFT DRAWN
  • Quantity: 7  Unit: EA  Work Item: CONNECTOR, TEE, OPEN RUN, Specifications: 715 KCMIL ACCR TO 715 K CMIL ACCR
  • Quantity: 3  Unit: EA  Work Item: 30K POLE BAND LINK, Specifications: FOR 13" DIA. WITH POLE BAND BRACKET FOR 2.5" LINE POST
  • Quantity: 3  Unit: EA  Work Item: 30K POLE BAND LINK, Specifications: FOR 14.5" DIA. WITH POLE BAND BRACKET FOR 2.5" LINE POST
  • Quantity: 4  Unit: EA  Work Item: 30K POLE BAND LINK, Specifications: FOR 16" DIA. WITH POLE BAND BRACKET FOR 2.5" LINE POST
  • Quantity: 2  Unit: EA  Work Item: 30K POLE BAND LINK, Specifications: FOR 17.5" DIA. WITH POLE BAND BRACKET FOR 2.5" LINE POST
  • Quantity: 2  Unit: EA  Work Item: 30K POLE BAND LINK, Specifications: FOR 19" DIA. WITH POLE BAND BRACKET FOR 2.5" LINE POST
  • Quantity: 2  Unit: EA  Work Item: 30K POLE BAND LINK, Specifications: FOR 22.5" DIA. WITH 2 EYE LINKS
  • Quantity: 2  Unit: EA  Work Item: 30K POLE BAND LINK, Specifications: FOR 24" DIA. WITH 2 EYE LINKS
  • Quantity: 2  Unit: EA  Work Item: 30K POLE BAND LINK, Specifications: FOR 25.5" DIA. WITH 2 EYE LINKS
  • Quantity: 4  Unit: EA  Work Item: 30K POLE BAND LINK, Specifications: FOR 55" DIA. WITH 2 EYE LINK
  • Quantity: 3  Unit: EA  Work Item: BOLT ALL THREAD, Specifications: 5/8", W/ 4 NUTS, LENGTH 24"
  • Quantity: 3  Unit: EA  Work Item: BOLT ALL THREAD, Specifications: 5/8", W/ 4 NUTS, LENGTH 26"
  • Quantity: 11  Unit: EA  Work Item: BOLT, ALL THREAD, Specifications: 3/4", WITH 4 NUTS, LENGTH 18"
  • Quantity: 3  Unit: EA  Work Item: BOLT, ALL THREAD, Specifications: 3/4", WITH 4 NUTS, LENGTH 22"
  • Quantity: 53  Unit: EA  Work Item: BOLT, HEX HEAD, Specifications: 1/2 IN DIA, 2-1/2 IN LG, ALUMINUM
  • Quantity: 126  Unit: EA  Work Item: BOLT, SQUARE HEAD, Specifications: 3/4IN DIA. X 7IN LONG, WITH NUT
  • Quantity: 3  Unit: EA  Work Item: BOLT, SQUARE HEAD, Specifications: 5/8IN DIA., WITH NUT, LENGTH 16"
  • Quantity: 11  Unit: EA  Work Item: BOLT, SQUARE HEAD, Specifications: 5/8IN DIA., WITH NUT, LENGTH

NAICS Classification

NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 17, 2026, and was last updated on March 4, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on March 12, 2026.

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