30KWGENERATOR for walhalla fish hatchery

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking a contractor to remove and replace a 30 kilowatt generator at the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery located in Mountain Rest, South Carolina. The procurement involves a comprehensive generator replacement project, requiring the successful bidder to remove the existing generator and install a new Generac 30 KW liquid-cooled generator with an automatic transfer switch rated for 200 amps service. Contractors must be licensed electrical contractors in South Carolina, holding a valid electrical license from the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). The solicitation requires vendors to submit proof of licensure, current insurance certificates with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability, and a valid state vendor number. Key deliverables include manufacturer's literature, a five-year labor warranty on craftsmanship, and compliance with manufacturer specifications, International Building Code 2012 Edition, and applicable federal and state regulations. A pre-bid conference was scheduled for April 2, 2019, at 11:30 AM at the hatchery site, with written questions due by April 4, 2019, at 12:00 noon. Sealed offers were to be submitted by April 10, 2019, at 10:00 AM through the South Carolina Procurement Information Center website, with award posting planned for April 11, 2019.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires all work to be completed within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with additional days allowed for inclement weather. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder on a fixed-price, lump-sum basis for the complete generator removal and installation. The contractor is responsible for all associated costs, including licenses, permits, site preparation, utility marking, trenching, grading, seeding, and site restoration. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the procurement involves a comprehensive generator replacement with associated installation services. The SCDNR places full responsibility on the contractor for field measurements and assessment of the complete scope of work, emphasizing the need for precise and thorough proposal preparation. The solicitation indicates that offerors must hold their proposals open for a minimum of ninety calendar days after the opening date, providing flexibility for the procuring agency in the selection process.