EMERGENCY GENERATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, SDMC No. 26-0025-MR

The School District of Manatee County, Florida is soliciting bids for emergency generator annual inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair services through Solicitation No. 26-0025-MR. The procurement seeks to establish contractors capable of providing comprehensive generator maintenance across multiple school district locations, with services including semi-annual and annual preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and fluid disposal. Contractors must perform fifty-point inspections, conduct building load tests, complete oil and filter changes, and provide detailed documentation of all work performed. Mandatory qualifications include certification by the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA), with contractors required to submit technician resumes and professional certifications. The bid is due on May 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and must be submitted electronically through VendorLink. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical capability, pricing structure, certification credentials, and comprehensive service offerings. The contract period is set for three years, from August 1, 2025, through July 30, 2028, with options for two additional one-year renewals.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, bidders must comply with various federal and state requirements, including drug-free workplace certification and E-Verify compliance. Contractors will be required to provide comprehensive insurance documentation and adhere to multiple regulatory forms. The estimated total contract value is approximately $400,000 annually, with pricing based on hourly rates for standard and non-standard work hours, including provisions for travel time, materials markup, and potential equipment rental. Bidders will need to demonstrate a robust capability to service generators across diverse school locations, with potential for price adjustments based on industry indicators. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements. Interested vendors must be prepared to provide a full spectrum of generator maintenance services, from routine inspections to emergency repairs, with a high degree of technical expertise and professional certification.