Generator Installation

Beaufort County is soliciting sealed bids from qualified, licensed contractors for the installation of a standby generator system at the Beaufort County Department of Social Services. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and coordination necessary to provide a complete and operational standby generator system. The scope of work includes generator and automatic transfer switch (ATS), concrete equipment pad, conduit, duct bank, and feeders, grounding and bonding, control wiring, utility coordination, startup, testing, and commissioning. • The contractor shall coordinate with the Owner’s Representative and the Engineer to ensure all work conforms to approved drawings and specifications. • The contractor shall provide a complete and operational standby generator system, including all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and services. • The project includes a pre-bid meeting, which is non-mandatory but strongly recommended. • The contractor shall submit a bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond as part of the proposal. • The contract time is anticipated to be 120 calendar days from generator delivery, with a liquidated damages clause of $250 per day after substantial completion. • The contractor shall provide certificates of insurance, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. • The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in accordance with North Carolina public contracting laws.