Generator Maintenance and Repair Bid

The City of Cape May, New Jersey is soliciting bids for a comprehensive two-year Generator Maintenance and Repair contract (Bid #25R-01) covering municipal generator services from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2027. The procurement involves maintenance and repair services for seven generators located across multiple municipal facilities, including locations at Benton Ave, Fire House, City Hall, DPW, Delaware Ave, and various Well sites. Generators from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, MTU Rolls Royce, Cummin, and Generac are included in the scope. Bidders must provide comprehensive maintenance services, including detailed inspections of air cleaners, battery systems, electrical connections, voltage regulators, and exhaust systems, with mandatory annual replacements of spark plugs and oil filters. The contract requires a 60-mile emergency response time and will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on pricing for years 1 and 2, with additional evaluation of hourly work rates and material markup percentages. The bid opening is scheduled for May 1, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., to be conducted electronically through BidNet, with a Zoom meeting available for bid opening participation.

Bidders must comply with numerous New Jersey state requirements, including equal employment opportunity regulations, non-collusion affidavits, and prevailing wage standards. The contract mandates specific insurance coverage minimums, including workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability insurance. Vendors must submit various documentation, such as ownership disclosure forms, public works contractor registration certificates, and federal debarment forms. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid appears open to qualified contractors meeting the specified technical and administrative requirements. Potential contractors should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in generator maintenance across multiple manufacturer platforms and provide comprehensive service capabilities. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range, but interested parties should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for a two-year municipal generator maintenance contract covering multiple facilities and emergency response capabilities.