Generator maintenance, repair and emergency services for sewer department

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, located in Hartford County, is seeking a contractor for Generator Maintenance, Repair, and Emergency Services for its Sewer Department through Invitation to Bid #23/24-15. The procurement covers comprehensive maintenance and emergency services for generators at five specific locations, including the Hockanum River Water Pollution Control Facility, J.C. Penney Sewer Pump Station, Birch Mountain Sewer Pump Station, Hop Brook Interceptor, and 8th District Sewer Pump Station. The selected contractor will be responsible for performing Level One and Level Two preventive maintenance, conducting semi-annual and annual inspections, providing scheduled and emergency repair services, and offering generator rental rates. Key deliverables include maintaining various generators ranging from 25KW to 1.6MW, using different fuel types including diesel, natural gas, and propane. The contract term is set from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2025, with an option to extend for four additional one-year periods. Bid responses are due by October 19, 2023, at 11:00 am, with a virtual bid opening scheduled via Zoom.

The procurement includes specific wage requirements under the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance, mandating covered employers pay either $16.59 per hour with comprehensive health care benefits or $24.59 per hour without benefits. Potential bidders must complete a Living Wage Certification Form, with exemptions available for charitable foundations, nonprofits, employers with fewer than 25 eligible employees, or contracts valued under $25,000. The Town reserves significant contract management rights, including the ability to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice and potential enforcement through fines, suspension, or contractor ineligibility for future contracts. Price adjustments will be calculated annually using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index. Bidders must provide detailed pricing structures, including preventive maintenance costs, emergency service rates, materials markup, generator rental rates, and equipment inspection fees. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and multiple generator locations suggest a substantial contract value.