Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Fresno County Rural Transit Agency is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, THE FCRTA Microgrid Phase 2 Study, identified under Solicitation ID: -. Work is to be performed near 2035 Tulare St suite 201, Fresno, CA 93721, USA in Fresno County.

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General Project Description

The Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a Phase 2 Microgrid Study. This study aims to expand FCRTA's microgrid initiative by partnering with rural Fresno County school districts to install microgrids on their properties. These microgrids will provide charging infrastructure for FCRTA's zero-emissions bus fleet and school district fleets, while also serving as resilience hubs for power backup to critical infrastructure and emergency community shelters. The consultant will be responsible for existing conditions analysis, microgrid technology review, site selection, EV charging needs evaluation, site assessment and design, public outreach, advisory committee meetings, and the development of a draft and final study report with an implementation plan. The project involves strategic planning, feasibility analysis, stakeholder engagement, and technical recommendations for sustainable energy infrastructure in disadvantaged communities.

General Bid Items

Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Consultant Procurement & Project Administration. Specifications: RFP process, contract execution, bi-weekly virtual team meetings with FCRTA/Caltrans, invoicing, quarterly reporting.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Existing Conditions Analysis. Specifications: Review FCRTA County-wide EV Charging Master Plan/Energy Management System Plan, review/map school properties in service area, review school fleet transition plans, update existing grid conditions focused on school properties.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Analysis & Site Selection. Specifications: Update microgrid technology review, develop scoring methodology for 10 potential microgrid sites, evaluate current/future EV fleet charging needs for 10 sites, conduct site assessment and microgrid design for 10 sites (including community resiliency).
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Public Outreach. Specifications: Identify and outreach to school district partners, conduct one-on-one meetings to gather feedback on EV transition plans and critical infrastructure needs, discuss microgrid design/features, ownership/O&M.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Advisory Committee Meetings. Specifications: Invite stakeholders (school districts, transit agencies, county, Caltrans), plan interactive meetings (in-person/digital), document agendas and minutes.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Draft and Final Plan Development. Specifications: Develop draft study report (based on community engagement, advisory committee, analysis), FCRTA review/comment, public comment period, revise and complete final study report including implementation plan, cost savings, funding sources, financing options.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Board Review and Approval. Specifications: Prepare FCRTA Board Agenda, presentation materials, and obtain Board acceptance/approval of the study.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (Project management, coordination, reporting, overall study guidance)., NAICS 541620 – Environmental Consulting Services (Assessment of current/future EV fleet charging needs, grid impacts, community resilience)., NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services (Microgrid design, site assessment, energy management system planning, infrastructure analysis)., NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) (Microgrid technology review, existing conditions analysis, site selection methodology development)., NAICS 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (Stakeholder outreach, public engagement, advisory committee facilitation).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on January 29, 2026, and was last updated on January 29, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on February 18, 2026.

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