Emergency Generator Services

Montgomery County Department of General Services, Division of Facilities Management is soliciting bids for emergency generator inspection, testing, repair, and modification services across 400+ county-owned and county-leased facilities under IFB #1192593, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A 10% local business preference with a $200,000 ceiling applies to eligible bidders.

Work is divided into three categories: Category A (quarterly inspection, testing, and minor repairs with labor and materials included); Category B (major repairs and modifications, labor only); and Category C (emergency services). Contractors must be authorized dealers for all quoted manufacturers, maintain current insurance with Montgomery County named as additional insured, and employ two certified industrial engine mechanics, two certified transfer switch technicians, and at least one uncertified industrial engine mechanic as full-time personnel.

Bidders must submit pricing as a percentage discount off all current Manufacturers' Suggested Retail Price for billable materials, supplies, and equipment, with a minimum 10% discount required. All insurance costs must be calculated into the bid price. The contract includes wage requirements certification and quarterly certified payroll reporting under Montgomery County Code Section 11B-33A.

The contract term is one year from signature by the Director, Office of Procurement, with the Director retaining the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. This is a requirements contract with no guaranteed minimum purchase amount; estimated annual expenditure figures are provided for planning purposes only. Individual jobs exceeding $15,000 may be subjected to separate competitive bidding. Standard payment terms are net thirty days.

An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Site inspection inquiries should be directed to Kevin Ford at 240-882-0190. Bids must be submitted electronically through www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty with public opening conducted virtually on August 5 at 11:00 a.m.