2026 CU PWPF Generator and Switchgear Project

The City of Cumming, Georgia is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for the PWPF Generator and Switchgear Project, a turnkey installation of generators and switchgear at the Cumming Potable Water Production Facility, with proposals due August 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Only plan holders—contractors who pay a nonrefundable $25.00 fee—are eligible to submit proposals.

The scope includes furnishing and installing a 2,500 kW diesel engine generator system comprising four 625 kW engines in a single enclosure with a 5,000-gallon sub-base fuel tank and 430-gallon Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank, a 3,750 kVA step-up transformer, a 3,000 A, 5 kV paralleling switchgear with provisions for two future 3,750 kW generator systems, and a weatherproof system control house with HVAC and station batteries. The contractor must deliver construction drawings sealed by a Georgia-registered Professional Engineer, obtain all necessary permits, coordinate interconnection with Georgia Power, provide 60%, 90%, and 100% design drawing phases before construction, and conduct comprehensive testing and commissioning under both normal and abnormal operating conditions. Operator training and as-built drawings are required upon project completion.

Key personnel—Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Quality Manager, Field Superintendent, and Safety Manager—must each have a minimum of five years' experience on similar projects. Proposers must submit a Statement of Proposer's Qualifications under oath and provide evidence of business authorization, applicable certifications, business licenses, financial institution information, and resumes for all key personnel.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a Proposal Bond equal to five percent of the proposal value, executed by a U.S. Treasury Circular 570–listed surety, or alternatively a cashier's check, certified check, or cash deposit. The successful proposer must furnish a Performance Bond equal to 100% of the proposal or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit from a local Forsyth County bank. Questions are due July 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to Christa Hopkins at chopkins@cummingutilities.com. All proposal documents are available electronically.