Fire Station 7 Generator Replacement

The City of Naperville, Illinois Department of Public Works is requesting bids on the replacement of an existing 300 kW diesel-fueled emergency generator with a new 150 kW diesel-fueled emergency generator at Fire Station 7 under IFB #26-154, with bids due July 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit on June 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station 7 (1380 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60540). The work is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, which mandates a minimum of 90% Illinois laborers.

The scope covers demolition and removal of the existing generator and all installation, testing, and commissioning of the replacement unit with detailed electrical and mechanical specifications. The contractor must supply only competent and skilled personnel and furnish all materials, equipment, tools, and labor necessary to complete the work. The contract is structured as a lump-sum payment constituting full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals.

The contract term runs from award through December 31, 2026, with anticipated execution by August 1, 2026. Substantial completion is required by December 1, 2026, with final completion within 30 days thereafter. The contractor is liable for liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day for failure to meet the substantial completion date.

Bidders must submit a 10% bid deposit in the form of a bid bond, an Affidavit of Compliance, a Responsible Bidder Ordinance Form, and references from at least three commercial customers for similar projects. Prior to award, the successful bidder must provide a Certificate of Insurance with specified endorsements, Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price, and a Substance Abuse Prevention Program. A one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship is required. Payment includes 10% retainage on the first 50% of completed work, with possible reduction to 5% retainage thereafter. Written questions are due June 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with responses by June 30, 2026. Bids are submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov procurement portal.