Emergency Services Building Natural Gas Generator Radiator Repair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed bids for repair and replacement of the natural gas generator radiator system at its Emergency Services Building, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on November 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and bids due electronically by 11:30 a.m. on November 16, 2026. Bids are opened publicly in Conference Room 557 of the Administration Building in Doylestown.

The scope covers repairing or replacing the existing radiator system for the natural gas-fueled generator and furnishing and installing a new radiator system with all related piping connections and controls. The work is at 911 Freedom Way, Ivyland, Pennsylvania. The contract period is not later than 182 calendar days from the date of commencement, which the county fixes by notice to proceed. Award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

Bidders must submit a 5% security deposit in cash, certified check, or bid bond. The successful bidder must provide a 100% performance bond, a 100% labor and material payment bond, and a 10% maintenance bond, all from sureties authorized to do business in Pennsylvania. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $2 million aggregate and $1 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, excess liability of $2 million each occurrence and aggregate, and statutory workers' compensation. The contractor must comply with Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage requirements and submit compliance documentation. Other requirements include execution of the AIA Document A132-2019 agreement, a non-collusion affidavit, a corporate disclosure statement, and compliance with CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines. A Contractor's Qualification Statement with financial documentation is required for contracts exceeding $100,000.

Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Retainage is 10% until work reaches 50% completion, then drops to 5%.