Description
This municipal solicitation calls for the replacement of the existing generator Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) controller at the Wilmington Police Headquarters. The work must be performed using the existing ATS enclosure, wiring, and piping, and must be executed after normal business hours or on weekends to ensure the police department is without power for no more than two consecutive hours. A factory‑trained service technician must conduct testing, and the contractor must provide training to police department staff. The bid package requires four hard‑copy copies, proof of insurance, an affidavit of non‑collusion, and a commitment to subcontract at least 14 % of the contract value to minority‑ or disadvantaged‑owned businesses. The City will evaluate “most responsive and responsible bidder,” with price, schedule compliance, MBE/DBE participation, and ability to meet the power‑outage limit as key factors.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on April 8 2025; attendance required to bid.
• Bid submission deadline April 22 2025 3:00 PM EST; bids must be sealed and include a 90‑day bid guarantee.
• Contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance (CGL ≥ $1 M, Workers’ Comp, Business Auto) and list the City as an additional insured.
• Warranty of one year on labor and materials; no liquidated damages amount pre‑filled.