Amended DMA-ITB-337 - Generator Installation Facility 1515

The Florida Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered DMA-ITB-337 for a generator installation project at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center (CBJTC) in Starke, Clay County, Florida. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide and install a new 100kw 208/120-volt 3-phase generator with an automatic transfer switch at Building 1515. Specific project requirements include demolishing an existing 800-amp manual transfer switch, installing a new generator with a 220-gallon subbase fuel tank, constructing a concrete pad, and implementing comprehensive electrical infrastructure. Bidder qualifications mandate providing three references, a drug-free workplace certification, and a minimum qualifications statement. A mandatory pre-bid site visit occurred on April 25, 2025, and the bid submission deadline is set for May 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with a planned contract award on June 6, 2025. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and comply with Buy America requirements, ensuring all materials and manufacturing processes occur within the United States.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for bid bonds for projects exceeding $100,000, mandating a bid guarantee of at least 5% of the bid amount. Permitting will be managed through the Clay County Building Department with a private inspection agency. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification. The project has an estimated expenditure of approximately $175,000, with specific technical specifications including underground conduit requirements, grounding standards, and safety provisions. The contractor will be responsible for disposing of the existing manual transfer switch and construction debris off-base, and must coordinate with CBJTC to connect a temporary generator to power two outside freezers during the shutdown. Acceptable generator brands are limited to Winco or Generac, with the Generac-SD100 serving as the basis of design. Additional project requirements include installing six bollards, performing two hours of load banking, and providing 100 gallons of diesel fuel.