Construction Services for Protection Relays Replacement Programs

Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is seeking qualified contractors to provide construction services for its Protection Relay Replacement Program across its 147‑substation electric system. The work involves de‑commissioning existing relay panels, installing new micro‑processor‑based protection equipment, performing wiring terminations, and conducting comprehensive testing and commissioning at designated substations. IID requires active Class A General Engineering and C‑10 Electrical contractor licenses, compliance with California prevailing‑wage rules, and adherence to the IID Outside Line Work Project Labor Agreement. The contract will be a 36‑month master agreement with work‑packets issued on a job‑by‑job basis, and bids must be submitted in paper form (original + five copies) plus one electronic copy by the November 24, 2026 deadline. • Scope: Replace and commission protection relays at transmission, distribution, and transformer substations throughout IID’s service area (≈ 326 relays forecast for 2027‑2029). • Mandatory pre‑bid phone conference on Oct 20 2026; questions due by Nov 3 2026; local‑vendor preference adds 5 evaluation points. • Required certifications: Class A General Engineering Contractor license, C‑10 Electrical Contractor license, NERC CIP‑013 cyber‑risk questionnaire, CARB emissions compliance for diesel equipment, and bonding/insurance per IID terms.