Installation of Cummins Generator at Toronto CGR

The Department of State is soliciting quotations for the installation of a Cummins C80 N6 generator and 400-amp Onan automatic transfer switch at the U.S. Consul General's Residence in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter. Key requirements include completion of installation and commissioning within 21 calendar days of notice to proceed, removal of existing Tesla Powerwall solar system components, modification of electrical and natural gas systems, compliance with Canadian electrical code and applicable standards, factory-certified personnel for installation and commissioning, a one-year maintenance contract, and establishment of a five-year maintenance program with quarterly service visits and annual load testing. Quotations must be submitted electronically in PDF format by 4:00 PM EDT on May 29, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, with confirmation of attendance required by 4:00 PM on April 21, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the responsible company submitting the lowest acceptable offer, with quotations evaluated based on technical acceptability and price compliance.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designations. The anticipated contract value ranges from CAD $130,000 to CAD $180,000, with pricing to be submitted separately for labor cost, material cost, and applicable value-added taxes. Offerors must demonstrate an established business presence in Canada or the ability to establish an office within 30 days, possess applicable electrical contractor licenses, carry minimum $2 million liability insurance, and employ only journeyman-level or higher licensed tradespersons with a minimum of 20 years' experience. Performance and payment bonds equivalent to 20 percent of the contract price are required within 10 days of award, with liquidated damages assessed at CAD $1,000 per day for delays. The place of performance is Toronto, Ontario, Canada, specifically at the U.S. Consul General's Residence in the Forest Hill area.