Invitation For Bid #G166 – Benshaw Switch Replacement

BENSHAW SWITCH REPLACEMENT INVITATION FOR BIDS # G166 Issued by: Golden Empire Transit District 1830 Golden State Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301 Bids must be submitted No later than 1:00 PM (PST) December 16, 2026 LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED There will not be a public opening for this IFB For further information regarding Benshaw Switches, contact Chris West Via Email: cwest@getbus.org Issued: November 3, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Golden Empire Transit District, a public transit district, is soliciting bids to replace the Benshaw Switches at our CNG Station, all in strict conformance with Contract Documents and Specifications therefor, entitled “Benshaw Switch Replacement”, being on file in the offices of the Golden Empire Transit District at 1830 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Each proposal must be contained in a sealed envelope stating “Benshaw Switch Replacement”, Attention: Chris West – Procurement Specialist and filed at the offices of the Golden Empire Transit District, 1830 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield, California, 93301-1012 at or before 1:00 PM, December 16, 2026. Copies of the Contract Documents and Specifications may be obtained on the Golden Empire Transit District website www.getbus.org or by contacting ChrisWest, Procurement Specialist, at cwest@getbus.org . Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after opening. The District will not reimburse the bidders for cost incurred in the preparation of their bids. Bidders are required to submit one (1) hard copy signed and one (1) electronic copy on a USB flash drive in response to this Invitation for Bids. The bid must be sufficiently detailed to enable the District staff to adequately evaluate the project cost and the Contractors qualifications. Any interpretation, correction or change of the bid documents will be made by addendum. Interpretations, corrections or changes made in any other manner will not be binding, and bidders shall not rely upon such interpretations corrections or changes. The bid package and any addenda are available on the Vendor Information tab of our website, www.getbus.org. It is the bidder’s responsibility to continue checking the website for any updates or addenda. If you accessed this bid package from our website, we may not have you in our database. In order to ensure that you receive all updates and addenda, please contact Chris West by phone at 661- 869-6339 or email cwest@getbus.org to verify you have been added to our database. The successful bidder shall possess all applicable and valid license(s) at the time the contract is awarded. The Contract to be entered into pursuant to this Invitation for Bids is subject to financial assistance. If for any reason the aforementioned financial assistance is withdrawn, then the District may withdraw this “Benshaw Replacement” and/or terminate any Contract entered into in accordance with these Contract Documents and Specifications. All bidders are required to read and completely familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions of the project’s Contract Documents, Specifications, and Plans and to submit all necessary documentation required of the bidder as specified in “Part I Commercial Terms and Conditions” and “Part II General Terms and Conditions.” DBE Participation It is the policy of the Department of Transportation that DBE’s, as defined in 49 CFR, Parts 23 and 26, shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with federal funds under this Agreement. A DBE goal has not been established for this project but the Golden Empire Transit District welcomes and encourages DBE participation. The District reserves the right to postpone the proposal opening, accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in any proposal as the District deems being in its own best interests. Table of Contents Introduction Contractor Qualifications Prevailing Wage Rates Job Walk Description of Project Scope of Work Procurement Schedule Building Permits Environmental Awareness Contractor & Sub-Contractor Environmental Training Proposal Content Procurement Schedule Contract Award Criteria Commercial Terms and Conditions Part I Commercial Terms and Conditions Part II Required Forms Sample Agreement Introduction Golden Empire Transit District (GETD) is issuing an Invitation for Bids to obtain construction services to remove and replace three (3) existing Benshaw switches. The Benshaw switches are located at the CNG pumping station at 1830 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, CA. 93301. Existing Equipment: Benshaw Switch Model CFMVRNX-1500-4160-3R Electrical & Power Specifications for Existing Equipment • Voltage Rating: 4160 VAC (Medium Voltage) • Horsepower Rating: 1500 HP • Enclosure Type: NEMA 3R (Outdoor weather-resistant) • Short-Circuit Withstand / KAIC: 50 kAIC / 50 kA short-circuit fault rating • BIL Rating: 45 kV to 60 kV class depending on exact configuration Control & Protection Features • Controller: Advanced digital micro-controller (MX3 / Next Gen NX platform) with soft start, soft stop, and motor protection capabilities • Bypass & Disconnect: Integrated ATL (across-the-line) bypass and load-break fusible disconnect switch with mechanical interlocking • Communications: Modbus RTU standard (with optional Ethernet/IP, Profibus, and Profinet integrations) • Protections: Thermal overload, voltage/current imbalance, phase loss, phase reversal, and ground fault protection Contractor Qualifications Proposers shall demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of experience with industrial electrical work. The District requires that Bidders possess the following classification of California Contractors License at the time that the Contract for the Work is awarded. Any Bidder not so duly and properly licensed shall be subject to all penalties imposed by law. No payment shall be made for work, labor, materials or services provided under the Contract for the Work unless and until the Registrar of Contractors verifies to the District that the Bidder awarded the Contract is properly and duly licensed to perform the Work. Prevailing Wage Rates Pursuant to California Labor Code 1773, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the generally prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. The Contractor awarded the Contract for the Work shall post a copy of all applicable prevailing wage rates for the Work at conspicuous locations at the Site of the Work. The Contractor and all Subcontractors performing any portion of the Work shall pay not less than the applicable prevailing wage rate for the classification of labor provide by their respective workers in prosecution and execution of the work. Job Walk Contractors may schedule a site walk by contacting Ross Keith, Facility Manager, at 661-869-6329 or email rkeith@getbus.org Description of the Project Golden Empire Transit is soliciting bids from qualified electrical contractors and/or electrical equipment suppliers for the replacement of three (3) existing Benshaw electrical switches and associated equipment at the Golden Empire Transit CNG fueling facility. The Contractor shall furnish and install replacement equipment that is suitable for the existing electrical system and compatible with the CNG fueling equipment and facility electrical distribution system. The Contractor will be responsible for all expenses to deliver, construct, install, and complete the project in accordance with the provided specifications. The project location is 1830 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, CA. 93301. Scope of Work The Contractor's scope shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: Site Investigation Prior to submitting a final equipment order, the Contractor shall perform a detailed site investigation to: • Verify the quantity and location of existing Benshaw switches. • Record existing manufacturer, mod