25-182 Generator Controls Upgrade

Augusta's Procurement Department is seeking bids for a Generator Controls Upgrade project for the Augusta Utilities Department, specifically targeting control system improvements at two surface water plants and one raw water pumping station. The procurement involves comprehensive materials and services to upgrade existing generator control systems at Highland Water Treatment Plant, Tobacco Road WTP, and Augusta Raw Water Pumping Station. Key deliverables include installing new programmable logic controllers (PLCs), adding engine control modules, replacing cables, implementing new annunciator panels, and providing remote human-machine interfaces (HMIs). The project mandates the use of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, specifically Cummins Generator components, and requires Allen-Bradley or Schneider Electric M340 PLCs for system standardization. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid conference on May 19, 2025, a mandatory site visit on May 20, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of June 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Bidders must provide a comprehensive lump sum price covering all project aspects, including labor, parts, materials, supplies, equipment, and clean-up, with a required one-year warranty on workmanship.

The procurement has a zero percent Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goal, which means no specific M/WBE documentation is required, though bidders must negotiate in good faith with minority and woman-owned businesses. Contractors will be required to submit four sets of all programs, schematics, and prints to Augusta Utilities upon project completion. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the project involves sophisticated generator control system upgrades across multiple municipal water facilities. The bid emphasizes technical precision and standardization, with a clear preference for OEM components and established industrial control system manufacturers. Successful bidders must demonstrate expertise in generator control system integration, PLC programming, and the ability to work within municipal utility infrastructure. The project's scope suggests a technically complex upgrade that requires specialized electrical and control systems engineering capabilities, targeting improved operational reliability and monitoring for Augusta's critical water infrastructure.