Category Archives: Electrical

NTP received for BART Site Hardening Project

BCI recently received a NTP from Bay Area Rapid Transit for the Site Hardening of 3  Stations – Civic Center Station (SF), Downtown Berkeley, and 19th Street (Oakland). This $2.7 million contract will include installation of various hardening devices and … Continue reading

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Rinconada WTP Generator Installation

Below are some pictures from a recent Generator and Fuel Tank installation at the SCVWD Rinconada WTP in Los Gatos, CA. This unique installation involved separating a 2000KW Diesel Powered Portable Generator from its trailer assembly and installing the Genset as a permanent unit … Continue reading

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Rinconada WTP Update

Below are two progress pictures showing the work inside the existing substation, as well as new ductbank and foundation work for the new standby generator that will be installed shortly. This work is in preparation for a 96-hour plant-wide shutdown in December, … Continue reading

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Los Vaqueros Reservoir Aerial Photo

Below is an aerial photo of the latest construction activities at Los Vaqueros Reservoir.

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NTP issued for Backwash Pump VFD Replacement

BCI has received Notice to Proceed for the replacement of (2) Backwash Pump Variable Frequency Drives at the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency. Work includes includes demolition of the existing drives, reconfiguration of the (E) housekeeping pads, installation of … Continue reading

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Los Vaqueros Dam Update

Work continues 24/7 on the expansion of Los Vaqueros Dam. Electrical work on the new intake structure will be starting next week.

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Las Gallinas Recycled Water Facility

BCI was recently awarded the $1,500,000+ electrical and instrumentation contract for the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District – Recycled Water Facility Project. This project includes installation of membrane filter and UV disinfection equipment, adding recycled water facility feed pumps in … Continue reading

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VTA Kato Road Grade Seperation

Notice to Proceed has been issued for the Kato Road Grade Separation Project. This project will separate Kato Road from the active freight rail corridor currently owned by Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). When complete, Kato Road will run depressed underneath the rail … Continue reading

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SJSU – Central Plant Improvement

Notice to Proceed has been issued on the SJSU Central Plant Improvement Project. Work includes electrical & controls to support the replacement of (2) 1,200 ton chillers, (2) 75HP and (2) 40HP chilled water pumps & VFDs, (2) 200HP condenser water pumps … Continue reading

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Port of Oakland Shore Power Project

  BCI was recently awarded the Shore Power Common Utility System Project at the Port of Oakland. This fast track, $1,000,000 project, involves installing 1000mcm 15kV Cabling, 12kV Switchgear, and electrical ductbanks to support future Shore-to-Ship power projects. Work is … Continue reading

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