ITB 260722 Building 3132 Generator Transfer Switch Replacement (Camp Edwards, MA)

The Massachusetts Military Division, Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, is requesting bids under ITB 260722 for removal and disposal of an existing 1200 Amp automatic generator transfer switch and installation of a new 1200 Amp automatic transfer switch at Building 3132 (Fire Station, Camp Edwards, Cape Cod), with bids due August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bourne Connery Gate; contractors must arrive by 9:15 a.m. and be REAL ID compliant.

The scope requires removal of the existing Caterpillar CTS automatic transfer switch, supply and installation of a new 1200 Amp unit compatible with the existing equipment enclosure and the current 500 kW Caterpillar Model 3456 EPG diesel generator, complete power system isolation, wiring, new controller programming, full load transfer testing, and site cleanup. The contractor must possess a minimum of five years of experience in this work and hold all state and local licenses and certifications required by industry standards. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding federal and state holidays; work outside these hours requires Contracting Officer approval at no additional cost. Addendum 1 clarifies that both the ATS controller and the generator control board require replacement. The facility operates 24 hours daily; contractors must coordinate with the Project Manager and Fire Chief to minimize disruption. All contractor personnel and subcontractors must complete NCIC background checks and security clearance prior to site access; personnel information is due to the Project Manager no less than five business days before site access. Power outages are permitted between 0700 and 1500 hours Monday through Friday; temporary power is required if work extends beyond 1500 hours on the first day. State building permits and electrical permits from the Town of Sandwich are required; inspections will be conducted by the state building inspector and Town of Sandwich electrical inspector.

The estimated contract value is $65,000. Performance and payment bonds equal to the contract sum are required, with a 5% bid bond required for bids exceeding $50,000 and payment bonding of 50% of project cost required for projects exceeding $25,000. Prevailing wages per the Department of Labor Standards apply. Construction Workforce Utilization Goals require 15.3% minority workers and 6.9% women workers of the final contract price including accepted alternates. All employees must complete an OSHA-approved construction safety and health course of at least 10 hours prior to beginning work. Payment processing includes Electronic Funds Transfer; the awarded contractor must submit proof of liability insurance naming the Commonwealth as additionally insured, an Authorized Signatory Form, a Non-Collusion Form, and a Massachusetts Tax Compliance Form prior to work commencement. Questions are due August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with responses provided via addendum. The apparent successful bidder is expected to be notified August 26, 2026, with an estimated contract start date of August 31, 2026.