City of Norco invites proposals for generator system modifications at City Hall.

Request for Proposals: Existing Main Metered Service Modifications to Existing Generator System at City Hall Building for City Hall and Police Department Project No. CO26-001PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of NORCO, as AGENCY, invites sealed proposals for the above stated project and will receive such bids on the City of Norco’s Bid and Vendor Portal, www.norco.ca.us/bid until 10:00 A.M. on March 30, 2026. All necessary forms, specifications and other bid documents may be viewed and downloaded electronically. Businesses who have registered in the Vendor Portal will receive email notices when a new request for bid or proposal relevant to their line of business is issued. Any interested party may view the City’s solicitations, as well as the bid results and final notices of award, by logging into the Vendor Portal and using the search features to locate the items of interest. Each proposer is hereby notified of a MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. The location of the pre-proposal meeting will be at Norco City Hall – 2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860. PROPOSERS NOT ATTENDING THIS MEETING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AS NON-RESPONSIVE. PROPOSALS BY CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS THAT DO NOT ATTEND THIS MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Project Address: 2870 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860 The project aims to deliver a reliable, code-compliant service entrance configuration and integrate emergency power to ensure operational continuity for City Hall and the Police Department. The work includes reconfiguring electrical distribution to clearly separate emergency and non-emergency loads, achieving selective coordination, and updating arc-flash hazard labeling. To minimize disruption, all work will be performed on weekends only, supported by a temporary generator rated at 40 kW or larger to maintain power for critical systems. The contractor will be responsible for administering all permits, scheduling inspections, and coordinating with Southern California Edison (SCE), the City of Norco, and the Corona-Norco Unified School District as needed. Comprehensive testing, training, and documentation—including accurate as-built drawings and full closeout submittals—are required. The scope of work includes disconnecting existing conductors to the automatic transfer switch (ATS), installing new copper bussing, removing and replacing bussing between sections of the main service, and providing new circuit breakers and conductors to reconfigure Sections One and Two. Emergency and non-emergency circuits will be relocated accordingly, and labeling will be updated to clearly identify “Generator Power Only.” Approximately three Z-bars will be replaced as part of bussing modifications. The contractor must procure all materials prior to starting work and maintain the electrical room in a clean, accessible condition throughout the project. A detailed weekend phasing plan must be implemented to manage outages and ensure Police Department continuity. All work shall comply with the California Electrical Code (NFPA 70), NFPA 110, IEEE standards, Cal/OSHA requirements, Southern California Edison service standards, and City of Norco permitting processes. The contractor is responsible for all permits, fees, inspections, utility approvals, and compliance with applicable regulations. Special conditions include maintaining critical operations, limiting work to weekends, completing the project within 45 working days, adhering to security protocols, prevailing wage requirements, and DIR registration. The contractor must certify material readiness before mobilization and ensure site safety, including electrical room cleanliness and accessibility. There are 45 working days allowed to complete the construction portion of this project. Liquidated damages shall be assessed at $1,000.00 per working day. Bidders shall be responsible for verifying the issuance of addendums before submitting a proposal. Each proposer shall fully acquaint himself/herself with the conditions relative to construction, labor, plan, specifications, and special provisions. Submission of the proposal shall be taken as conclusive evidence of this familiarity with the job site and conditions relative thereto. Proposals shall be prepared on the approved proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions to Proposers and submitted to the City of Norco’s Bid and Vendor Portal, www.norco.ca.us/bid.The Press-EnterprisePublished: 3/14, 3/19/26