IFB 2026-075 Union County Judicial Center Temporary Generator Connections

Union County, North Carolina's Department of Public Works is requesting bids on installation of a Manual Transfer Switch to interface with the existing permanent generator at the Union County Judicial Center, with bids due November 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at 400 N. Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112.

The scope requires providing and installing the MTS with provisions for a trailered backup generator to connect via camlock connections if the permanent generator fails. The work must be completed within 45 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed on a lump-sum basis. All bidders must be properly licensed contractors in North Carolina and comply with E-Verify requirements for employee work authorization verification.

Bid security of 5 percent of the bid price is required, with bids remaining valid for 90 days after opening. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per calendar day for delays beyond the 45-day completion window. Insurance requirements include minimum coverage of $2 million general liability, $1 million commercial automobile liability, and $1 million professional liability. Union County is eligible for sales and use tax refunds on materials that become permanent structure components; contractors must submit certified sales tax statements with each payment request.

The successful bidder must execute Union County's Small Construction Agreement form with five original executed copies bearing wet ink signatures and corporate seals before work commences. Sealed bids are due at Union County Procurement and Contract Management, 610 Patton Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110. Bidding documents are available electronically through Duncan-Parnell's bid room for a $50 registration-free download fee plus tax, or in printed format for $67 plus tax and shipping.