PERS Headquarters Building Arc Flash Assessment 2026

The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of Oregon is seeking a qualified engineer firm to conduct an Arc Flash Assessment of the PERS Headquarters building. The assessment should evaluate the electrical distribution equipment throughout the building, including main service equipment, switchgear, panelboards, and electrical panels serving mechanical and HVAC systems. The selected firm will be required to perform a site visit, develop or verify existing one-line diagrams, conduct a short circuit analysis, and provide printed arc flash warning labels. The firm should have a minimum of five years of verifiable experience performing electrical Arc Flash Hazard Analysis/Arc Flash Studies in accordance with NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584. Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting a site visit to inspect and gather electrical system data • Developing or verifying existing one-line diagrams • Performing a short circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and Arc flash hazard analysis • Calculating incident energy levels and Arc flash boundaries for all relevant electrical equipment • Providing printed arc flash warning labels per NFPA 70E for all equipment requiring labeling • Delivering a complete report including study methodology, results summary, equipment list, PPE recommendations, and updated one-line diagrams