26-056UM-IFM_SiteCondition.pdf

This is a site condition document for the City of Plant City's Communication Tower Generator Replacement project located at 912 N Mobley Street, Plant City, Florida 33563, which is federally funded through FEMA. The project involves furnishing and installing a replacement 14 kW, single-phase diesel generator system with an automatic transfer switch, reinforced concrete pad, electrical infrastructure, and factory-authorized startup and load bank testing. The existing generator will be disconnected and removed, with the new generator relocated to the west side of the communication tower and a new concrete pad constructed at the back of the tower. A new TECO meter and disconnect will be installed as part of the electrical work. Bids are due December 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with questions due November 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The contract term spans 390 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 30 days and substantial completion required within 360 calendar days. The selected bidder must complete an eight-hour field acceptance test at full rated load and minimize downtime during transition to no more than 12 hours.

The project requires a Tradewinds brand generator, factory-assembled, weatherproof, and sound-attenuated, equipped with a sub-base fuel tank for minimum 48-hour runtime and all required accessories. Concrete work must comply with ACI standards 301, 306, 308, 318, 605, and 614 and ASTM C94 specifications. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of standby power system installation experience, provide four references from similar projects, and hold an active Florida Electrical Contractor License. Bid submittals must include a bid bond, proof of insurance ($500,000 general liability and $500,000 automobile liability per occurrence), W-9 documentation, and signed affidavits. The project is subject to federal labor standards provisions, including prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements, apprenticeship compliance, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act overtime, and OSHA safety compliance. Liquidated damages range from $1,015 per day for contracts under $50,000 to $10,203 plus $0.00005 per dollar over $20 million. Awards under $50,000 are made by the City Manager; awards exceeding $50,000 require City Commission approval. The selected bidder must execute the contract and provide required insurance certificates and bonds within 14 calendar days of receiving contract documents.