Courthouse Generator

Indian River County, Florida is soliciting competitive bids for the replacement of a 1000 kilowatt whole building emergency diesel power generator at the Indian River Courthouse located at 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida. The procurement encompasses the installation of a structural concrete pad foundation, installation of a 10-foot aluminum perimeter screen enclosure wall, disconnection of the existing generator system, and complete removal and disposal of the old generator unit with all related electrical and mechanical connections. The project involves the installation of a KD1000 model Tier 2 EPA-certified diesel generator set featuring a KD27V12 engine, advanced Rehlko controllers (APM603 or APM802), and multiple alternator and voltage configuration options ranging from 120/208V to 347/600V three-phase, capable of providing 1000 kW standby (1250 kVA) or 900 kW prime power (1125 kVA) at 60 Hz. Qualified bidders must possess active State of Florida licensure as a General Contractor, Electrical Contractor, or Mechanical Contractor and be registered with the Indian River County Building Division at the time of bid submission. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the courthouse address, with attendees meeting at the corner of 15th Avenue and 21st Street. The project is subject to permitting jurisdiction by the City of Vero Beach (Permit CC25-000623) and Indian River County (Permit #2025-12-16922).

The bid is open to all qualified contractors meeting the licensure and registration requirements, with no specific set-aside designations identified in the solicitation documents. An electronic bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the total bid is required for any bid exceeding $200,000, provided through Surety2000, and if the total award exceeds $200,000, a 100 percent Public Construction Bond will be required before contract execution. All bidders must comply with comprehensive federal, state, and local requirements, including E-Verify registration, non-discrimination provisions, suspension and debarment certification, and scrutinized companies list certifications, along with mandatory certifications regarding anti-human trafficking, drug-free workplace compliance, absence of lobbying activities, and disclosure of relationships with county officials. Bidders must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit with the County named as an additional insured, and worker's compensation insurance as mandated by law. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available bidding documents; however, the $200,000 threshold referenced for bonding requirements suggests the project value may exceed this amount. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the County reserving the right to cancel the bid, accept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part, and waive any irregularity or technicality in bids received.