Citywide Generator Load Bank Testing

The City of Ocala, located in Marion County, Florida, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive annual load bank testing on approximately 100 generators across various municipal facilities through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #FLT/250141. The generators range in power rating from 25 kW to 1,850 kW and are located at sites including fire stations, water/wastewater facilities, telecommunications offices, and the city complex. The selected vendor must conduct load bank testing adhering to NFPA 110 standards, which involves a four-step process including fuel and coolant checks, start-up verification, progressive load testing, and comprehensive parameter monitoring. Bidders must have seven years of experience in generator testing within Florida and perform at least 80% of the work with their own forces. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST at 1805 NE 30th Ave., Ocala, with the final bid due on December 5, 2024. The contract will have an initial two-year term with two optional one-year renewals, and the vendor must provide a comprehensive final report within 48 hours of testing.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation appears open to qualified vendors with the necessary technical expertise in generator load bank testing. The procurement documents include a comprehensive generator list featuring 62 generators from manufacturers such as Tradewinds, Cummins, Caterpillar, Olympian, and Generac, with model years ranging from 1984 to 2020. Potential bidders must submit a detailed price proposal using the provided Exhibit B template, which includes pricing for 45-46 different generator configurations. While no precise budget range was specified, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements, with annual price increases limited to 3% and justified by the CPI-U. The vendor must also provide a one-year labor warranty against operational failures and submit all manufacturer warranty documentation before final payment. Potential vendors observed at the pre-bid meeting included SG Power Pros and IPS/TAN Power Systems, suggesting potential competition for the contract.