SKM_C450i26090115040 Avenue C and Avenue D Resurfacing.pdf

This is a request for sealed bids issued by the Baker County Board of County Commissioners for the furnish and installation of a propane generator system at Baker County Fire Rescue Headquarters located at 1190 West Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida. The project scope includes procurement and installation of one 80-kilowatt minimum propane generator (Generac 80 kW single phase 240 volt), a 500-gallon propane tank, a 400-amp automatic transfer switch, concrete pad installation, removal of the existing non-functioning generator, necessary conduit and cabling, and re-feeding of auxiliary buildings from the main distribution panel. All equipment shall include a minimum two-year factory warranty. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Sealed bids are due June 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with public opening and reading of bids occurring at that same time and date. The Baker County Commission will make the final award decision. Questions from prospective bidders are due June 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and should be directed to Sara Little, County Manager, at sara.little@bakercountyfl.org.

The estimated project cost ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 as a lump-sum turnkey bid. Qualified bidders must be Florida-licensed General or Electrical Contractors with a minimum of five years' experience installing commercial generators and documented completion of three similar projects within the previous three years. Required bid documents include a bid bond equal to 5% of the proposed price, a performance bond, current ACORD insurance certificate with minimum $1,000,000 per incident coverage including worker's compensation, a copy of the Florida contractor's license, and a sworn statement regarding public entity crimes. A local business preference applies to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is within 5% of the lowest bid and does not exceed by more than $250,000, with documentation required to support local business status. The contractor is responsible for all permits, fees, daily cleanup, site protection, and safety compliance. The proposed generator plan must be approved by the Baker County Manager and Fire Chief prior to work commencement. Bids must be submitted in two paper copies plus one electronic copy to Baker County Administration Office, 55 N. 3rd Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063.