Generator Maintenance and Repair Bid

The City of Cape May, New Jersey is seeking a two-year generator maintenance and repair contract for its municipal facilities, covering eight generators located at various sites including Benton Ave, Fire House, City Hall, DPW, Delaware Ave, and multiple well sites. The generators include makes from Caterpillar, MTU, Cummin, and Generac, running on diesel and natural gas. The procurement requires comprehensive maintenance services involving detailed generator inspections, including checks of air cleaners, battery systems, voltage, exhaust systems, engine block heaters, spark plugs, and oil changes. Bidders must demonstrate a 100-mile emergency response capability and provide options for additional services like load bank testing and coolant analysis. The electronic bid will be received through the BIDNET platform on May 28, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Evaluation criteria will include pricing for year 1 and year 2 rates, hourly work rates, and material markup percentages. The contract period spans from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2027, with potential extension options per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15.

The bid requires mandatory documentation including bid guarantees, performance bonds, business registration certificates, and compliance with equal employment opportunity regulations. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement incorporates prevailing wage requirements and is subject to New Jersey's local public contracts law. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to perform maintenance services, including emergency response protocols and technical expertise with various generator makes and models. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and response time requirements. Although a specific budget range is not detailed in the available documents, the two-year contract suggests a substantial investment in generator maintenance and repair services for the municipality. Interested vendors must be prepared to submit detailed pricing structures, demonstrate technical competence, and comply with all local and state procurement regulations.