This guide outlines the specific grounding engineering services that E&S Grounding Solutions recommends including in project bid packages for substations, power plants, solar facilities, and other high-voltage installations. Proper grounding system design is not optional — it is a life-safety requirement mandated by IEEE Std 80, IEEE Std 81, NFPA 780, and NEC Article 250, among others.

The document describes the scope of work for each recommended service, including soil resistivity surveys, grounding system design using CDEGS, step-and-touch voltage analysis, lightning protection system design, and commissioning testing. It also explains why each service is critical to project safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term system reliability.

Use this guide when preparing RFPs, bid specifications, or project scopes of work to ensure that grounding engineering is properly represented and budgeted from the outset of your project.