Licensed Electrician Services

2026-11-03

The State of Nebraska ( State ), Department of Transportation is issuing this solicitation for a service contract for the purpose of selecting a qualified bidder to provide Licensed Electrician Services . A more detailed description can be found in Section V . The resulting contract may not be an exclusive contract as the State reserves the right to contract for the same or similar services from other sources now or in the future . SCOPE OF WORK Vendor shall provide all labor , tools , insurance , required licensure , and reliable transportation to properly accomplish service , repairs and maintenance as described herein . Within the scope of licensure , the Vendor shall perform skilled electrical work in the installation , alteration , troubleshooting , repair , and maintenance of electrical wiring systems , fixtures , circuits , pole lines , de - energized high voltage equipment , and related electrical equipment and machinery . Valid driver ’ s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation required . Effective communication skills are required to perform the essential functions of the position . All work shall comply with State of Nebraska building laws and codes . Vendor shall submit work order estimate for multiday projects . Facilities Engineering Manager and Electrician management will work together to develop a work order document . 1 . Scheduled Work Projects and Hours Vendor shall perform any NDOT assigned , approved , and scheduled work during normal business hours between 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM , Monday through Friday , excluding weekends and State Holidays . Deviation from these hours will not be permitted without prior consent of the Facility Maintenance Manager or designee . NDOT reserves the right to alter project assignments as necessary . The Vendor ’ s hourly rate shall not begin until the Vendor is on - site at an NDOT location . 2 . Scheduled After - Hour Work On an as - needed basis , Vendor may be required to provide scheduled after - hour services between the hours of 5 : 01 PM – 7 : 59 AM , Monday through Friday , and 8 : 00 AM Saturday – 7 : 59 AM Monday . Notice shall be issued by the Facility Maintenance Manager or designee . The Vendor ’ s hourly rate shall not begin until the Vendor is on - site at the scheduled NDOT location . 3 . Emergency Services On an as - needed basis , Vendor may be required to provide emergency services during normal work hours , after - hours , weekends , and holidays , including on - site services , involving an immediate hazard to persons and / or property . Notice shall be issued by the Facility Maintenance Manager or designee . Vendor must be able to report to work within 45 minutes under normal driving conditions after receipt of notice for emergency services . The Vendor ’ s hourly rate shall not begin until the Vendor is onsite at the requested NDOT location . NDOT shall have the final say in what constitutes an emergency and requires immediate Vendor assistance at the Vendor ’ s established hourly Emergency Services rate . 4 . Licensing & Permits Per the Nebraska State Electrical Act Neb . Rev . Statutes 81 - 2101 - 81 - 2143 , a current Electrical Contractor license is required to obtain electrical permits , and a current Journeyman Electrical license is required to perform electrical installation . Vendor shall be required to provide a licensed electrician at the Journeyman Electrician level and at the Electrical Contractor level ; both shall perform work within the scope of licensure . A Registered Apprentice Electrician may be allowed to work , as necessary , under the rules of the Nebraska State Electrical Act . Vendor shall obtain any and all electrical permits required by the State Electrical Inspector prior to beginning any work that requires an electrical permit . Copies of licenses and applicable certifications should be included with the bid response . If licenses and certifications are not included in a Bidder ’ s response , the Bidder shall supply them to the NDOT within five ( 5 ) days of a written request . 5 . General Requirements Vendor shall work closely with NDOT staff , and all work shall be performed under appropriate business practices . Vendor shall be responsible for obtaining any electrical permits required for assigned projects and provide a copy of the permit application prior to beginning work and a copy of the completed electrical permit to the NDOT after . All questions regarding work to be performed shall be directed to the Facility Maintenance Manager or designee . Vendor shall be capable of performing the following : a . Follow electrical codes . b . Safely move , drag , lift , load and unload various materials and supplies with or without assistance up to fifty ( 50 ) pounds . c . Lay , assemble , install , test , and maintain complex conduit , raceway , lighting circuits and wiring systems . d . Repair and / or replace electrical fixtures , and apparatus such as switches , outlets , light fixtures , lamps , ballasts , exhaust , and circulation fans , pull boxes , junction boxes , switch panels , and bus bars , as well as test circuits for continuity and proper connections . e . Install new lighting circuits , fixtures , and outlets . f . Move fire alarm devices . g . Load test circuits . h . Perform preventative maintenance on power panels and distribution systems . i . Perform thermal imaging of panels , motors , bearings , controllers , and circuits . j . Install , repair and / or replace power panels and breakers , and install new power panels . k . Maintain electrical distribution systems . l . Remove abandoned electrical systems . m . Move , connect , and disconnect electrical systems on cubical panels . n . Run and maintain power for door operators , air curtains , and keypad systems . o . Install and maintain electrical systems under flooring and carpet . p . Install , calibrate , repair , and maintain electric power system relays and meters . q . Install , repair , and maintain high voltage fuses , link boxes , cutouts , and transformer connections ; operate the main transformer bank switch gears and emergency generator . r . Install , repair , and maintain electrical motors and generators , seats , and replace brushes , clean and oil motors , and do other general electrical and limited mechanical work in repairing and replacing parts . s . Install and perform electrical repairs on specialized electrical equipment such as refrigeration units , HVAC systems , water heaters , and other similar equipment . t . Perform preventative maintenance inspections of electrical equipment and systems , and initiates project work requirements , to be provided to the Facility Maintenance Manager or designee for review and approval , to prevent breakdowns and to correct deficiencies . u . Determines procedures , equipment , and line composition for installing , constructing , repairing , and servicing electric power systems . v . Keep all personal tools and equipment used in the electrical trade clean , in good repair , and properly maintained . w . ALL discarded materials , including any metal and copper from projects shall remain property of the NDOT and will be disposed of by NDOT as required . x . Provide daily updates to the on - site NDOT designee .

Nebraska

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