City Hall Stand-By Electrical Generator

The City of Box Elder, located in Pennington County, South Dakota, is soliciting sealed bids for a City Hall Stand-By Electrical Generator project (Project No. 24048). The procurement seeks qualified and experienced contractors to complete a comprehensive generator replacement and installation at the city's municipal facilities. Specific project deliverables include removing the existing generator and concrete pad, grading a new pad, disconnecting the old natural gas line, installing new wiring to a 104-amp Asco 300 series automatic transfer switch, and placing and installing a new 30 kW diesel standby generator. The project aims to ensure continuous electrical power for City Hall and the Police Station during potential power outages. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid meeting on May 1, 2025, bid submission deadline of May 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, anticipated award by June 3, 2025, and a notice to proceed on June 5, 2025. Substantial project completion is targeted for April 24, 2026, with final completion by May 1, 2026. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond and provide comprehensive proposals covering all equipment, labor, materials, and installation aspects.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The generator specifications include a 30 kW standby power unit with 120/208-volt three-phase configuration, a double-wall sub-base diesel fuel tank capable of 48-hour continuous operation, and a two-year warranty. The transfer switch will be a 100-amp, 3-pole, 120/208-volt unit with specific technical requirements. While the total project cost is not explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in municipal infrastructure. The contractor will be responsible for all technical aspects of the installation, including training city staff and conducting a post-installation inspection one year after completion. Interested bidders must submit sealed proposals to the Box Elder City Hall located at 420 Villa Drive, Box Elder, South Dakota, 57719, demonstrating technical capability, generator specification compliance, and comprehensive project management skills.