Beaufort County, SC Administration Building Generator Installation

Beaufort County, South Carolina is requesting bids for procurement and installation of a 350 KW diesel generator, automatic transfer switch, and associated electrical and construction work at its Administration Building (100 Ribaut Road), with electronic bids due November 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on October 21 at 2:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. Small and Minority Business Enterprise (S/MBE) participation is required unless the contractor performs 100% of the work in-house; pre-award good faith efforts documentation and post-award monthly compliance reporting are mandated.

The scope encompasses generator procurement and installation, automatic transfer switch, high-voltage monitoring system, voltage regulators, electrical wiring and conduit, concrete pad, masonry screen wall with gate, trenching, site grading, interior wall and ceiling work associated with installation, sidewalk restoration, startup, testing, and operational training for County staff. Work must proceed while the building remains occupied and fully operational, with contractor responsibility for scheduling electrical shutdowns after hours and maintaining clear pedestrian access. Compliance with the 2021 International Building Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, 2021 International Fire Code, NFPA 13, ICC A11.7-2017, ADA requirements, and OSHA standards is mandatory. The contractor must field-verify existing conditions, obtain all permits, and coordinate with utilities and local agencies.

Work must be completed within 120 calendar days of equipment receipt, with installation beginning within 5 days of equipment arrival. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required within 10 days after the bid due date; 100% performance and payment bonds are required of the successful bidder. Liquidated damages are assessed at $400 per calendar day for delays. Bids must remain firm for 90 days. Pricing shall be submitted on a lump-sum basis for each of 14 line items, with all costs including materials, labor, permits (except County permit fees), transportation, and taxes. Progress payments are made monthly on a percentage-complete basis. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), comprehensive automobile liability ($500,000 combined single limit), and umbrella liability ($2,000,000), with Beaufort County named as additional insured. Questions are due October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM.