REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Agreement for Services with NAZ & CO., dba True Blue Automation Services, for Electrical Support Services for the City's Water, Sewer, and Storm Assets
Report
BACKGROUND
The Water & Sewer Utilities Department (Department) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 21 water well sites, four water storage tank sites, seven sewer pump stations, and 22 storm pump stations. These facilities rely on a wide range of electrical and control systems equipment, including control panels, generators, motors, pumps, communication equipment, breakers, relays, and other electrical components necessary to support safe and reliable operation.
The Department does not maintain the specialized in-house expertise required to perform electrical troubleshooting, testing, calibration, repair, installation, and control system services for this equipment. Accordingly, the Department has historically contracted with a licensed electrical contractor to provide these specialized services.
On May 25, 2021 (RTC# 21-1078), following a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the City Council authorized an agreement with NAZ & CO., doing business as True Blue Automation Services (True Blue), to provide on-call electrical and control system services in support of the Department’s utility operations (the “2021 Agreement”).
DISCUSSION
On March 10, 2026, pursuant to Section 2.105.140(c) of the Santa Clara City Code and in preparation for the expiration of the City’s 2021 agreement, staff issued a new RFP for electrical support services, with the award recommendation based on “best value”. The RFP was published on the City’s e-procurement system, which notified 363 vendors, 17 of which downloaded the solicitation documents. One proposal was received by the proposal due date of April 10, 2026, from the City’s current contractor, True Blue.
The limited response is likely attributable to the specialized nature of the services required. The sco...
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