DRAWINGS_3.pdf

This is a project drawings document related to a contract opportunity issued by the City of Meriden, Connecticut for the furnishing and installation of a new 800 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) at the Meriden Police Department. The project encompasses a complete turnkey installation including excavation, bollards, conduit, feeders, system annunciation, engineered installation services, temporary generator rental, complete system switchover, startup, operational testing, and commissioning. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Police Department Rear Parking Lot, with bids due on July 30, 2026 at 11:00 am. Questions regarding the project must be submitted by July 23, 2026 at 4:00 pm. The contract is structured as a single lump sum line item award to the lowest responsible bidder.

Technical specifications require new 2-4C feeders with THHN-CU and THWN-CU conductors, relocation of an existing pull box, installation of a new auxiliary transfer switch, and construction of a housekeeping concrete pad with bollards positioned two inches from the existing entrance and electrical switch location. All conduit runs must be supported with uni-strut hardware in accordance with applicable electrical codes. Bids must include a bid bond equal to 10% of the bid amount, and the selected contractor must provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and Performance Bond for 100% of the contract price. Required insurance includes General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Business Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Professional Liability of $2,000,000 per claim. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements and the Build America Buy America Act. A local preference applies allowing Meriden-based businesses to accept the award at the lowest bid amount if within 10% of the low bid. Payment is made no less than 30 days following completion of services, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for delays beyond the specified completion date.