IOC - IFB - Installation of Standby Generator, switchgear and replacement of UPS system

B & B Electric, Inc. was awarded a contract by the Illinois Office of the Comptroller (IOC) for an Emergency Systems - Generator Addition and Replacement project located in Springfield, Illinois. The contract, valued at $556,900.00, involves a comprehensive electrical infrastructure upgrade that includes installing a 480V, 250 kVA natural gas-fired emergency generator (300 kW), a 400A automatic transfer switch, and associated electrical systems. The project encompasses new electrical feeders, transformer installations, emergency electrical panels, and integration of a new control system.

The contract additionally includes a complete uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system replacement, which involves removing the existing UPS system, installing a new UPS battery system, and integrating a new control system. The project's scope extends to site restoration, gas and electrical line connections, and demolition of existing electrical infrastructure. The contract was awarded through an Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding process, with B & B Electric, Inc. being the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The performance period spans from the award date of October 14, 2025, to the completion date of June 30, 2026, representing an 11-month implementation timeline for the Illinois Office of the Comptroller.