Fire Station 26 Generator and ATS Replacement

The City of Raleigh, located in Wake County, North Carolina, is soliciting sealed bids for the Fire Station 26 Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Replacement project under Bid Number 274-ES-FO-FY25-FS26Gen&ATSReplacement-R. The procurement is a public works project managed by the City's Engineering Services Department, seeking a qualified contractor to replace the generator and ATS at Fire Station 26, located at 3929 Barwell Road. Bidders must demonstrate proper licensing under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87 and include a 5% bid security with their submission. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 2 PM at the fire station, and sealed bids will be received until 10 AM on March 26, 2025, at the Raleigh Municipal Building, with a public bid opening immediately following in Conference Room 305. Bidding documents will be available electronically at no cost beginning February 21, 2025, by emailing mgunter@optimaengineering.com, and "or-equal" submittals are required within 14 days of the bid advertisement.

The City of Raleigh has established Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals for this project, aiming to contract or sub-contract 15% of the contract amount to certified MWBEs on construction projects over $300,000 or with contracts including $100,000 or more in state funding. Successful bidders must register as vendors through the City's online portal and will be evaluated based on lowest responsible and responsive bid, considering factors such as quality, performance, and time specified in the Bid Form. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves generator and ATS replacement, which typically represents a significant capital investment for municipal infrastructure. The City reserves the right to award the project to the most suitable bidder, taking into account comprehensive evaluation criteria beyond just price. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the MWBE participation requirements and licensing regulations.