ITB- S6-0325.2- REPLACE THE GENERATOR AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS)

This contract is a municipal Invitation‑to‑Bid (ITB) issued by the City of Wilmington for the replacement of the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) controller at the Wilmington Police Headquarters. The work must be performed with minimal power interruption to a 24/7 police facility, using the existing ATS enclosure and wiring, and must be completed after normal business hours or on weekends. The City requires a factory‑trained technician, a 1‑year warranty, compliance with safety and insurance standards, and a minimum 14 % subcontracting to minority‑owned businesses. Bids are sealed, mandatory pre‑bid attendance is required, and the bid guarantee must be upheld for 90 days. • Scope: Remove existing ATS controller, install new controller, test and commission, provide training to police staff. • Schedule constraint: Power outage cannot exceed 2 hours; work must occur outside normal police operations. • Procurement: Open competition, mandatory pre‑bid meeting (April 8 2025), bid deadline April 22 2025, 90‑day bid guarantee, and required MBE/DBE participation.