Generators for continual critical services

The City of St. Marys, Georgia, located in Camden County, is seeking proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) 4400-0066 Generators for Continual Critical Services project. The procurement aims to acquire and install generators to ensure continuous critical services during potential power disruptions caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, or other natural or man-made disasters. Specifically, the city requires 8 trailer-mounted generators ranging from 48kw to 100kw and 1 fixed 250kw generator, along with associated transfer switches, cabling, conduits, and electrical equipment for 16 lift stations and the Public Works Building. Vendors must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in related project work and provide proof of business licensing and insurance for electrical contracting work in Georgia. The bid responses are due on May 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with the last day to ask questions being April 23, 2025. The contract period is 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the project expected to commence by June 4, 2025, and be completed by September 4, 2025.

The project is funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and requires full compliance with FEMA and Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) requirements. Contractors must coordinate with Georgia Power for generator installation and adhere to federal requirements, including Davis Bacon Wage Requirements, American Iron & Steel (AIS), and Build America Buy American (BABA) provisions. The city will require performance and payment bonds, and the successful bidder must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the RFP emphasizes the need for qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in generator installation and electrical contracting. The project does not indicate existing incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with current infrastructure. Although a precise award value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the generator procurement and installation suggests a significant investment in critical infrastructure resilience for the City of St. Marys.