Generator Replacement at the Seymour Wellfield

The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority is seeking bids for a Generator Replacement project at the Seymour Wellfield, located in New Haven County, Connecticut. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with Solicitation Number 21596, focusing on the comprehensive replacement of an existing diesel generator infrastructure. Specifically, the project requires demolishing the current diesel generator, elevated pad, and fuel tank, and installing a new 500 kW generator with an integral 72-hour belly tank. The new generator will be mounted on an elevated concrete foundation with a raised platform positioned above the 100-year flood plain to mitigate potential flood risks. Contractors submitting bids must hold a current Prequalification Certificate from the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) in one of four specific categories: Electrical, HVAC, General Building Construction (Group C), or Water Treatment Plants. The bid solicitation period runs from March 21, 2024, at 12:00 PM GMT through April 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM GMT, with all interested vendors required to submit their DAS Prequalification Certificate and Update (Bid) Statement along with their bid.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or impose restrictions limiting bid submissions to specific types of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The bid is open to all qualified vendors who meet the DAS Prequalification requirements. While the estimated total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement documents indicate that payment terms will be vendor-specified and delivery will be Free On Board Destination. Interested parties must access complete bid documentation and submit their proposals through the Regional Water Authority's Procureware website (https://rwa.procureware.com/login). The primary contact for questions regarding this procurement is Matthew Pycela, who can be reached at 203-401-2506 or mpycela@rwater.com. Bidders are encouraged to thoroughly review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified technical and administrative requirements before submission.