Lafayette Fire Station #1 Generator and Transfer Switch Upgrade/Replacements

The City of Lafayette, Colorado is requesting proposals for a complete turnkey replacement of the emergency generator and automatic transfer switch at Fire Station #1, with proposals due October 30, 2026 by 5:00 PM MT and a mandatory pre-bid walk on October 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM MT.

The scope includes removal of the existing Cummins/Onan 35 kW standby generator and associated transfer switch, followed by furnishing, installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of a new emergency power system sized to feed the entire building load and accommodate proposed future additions. Fire Station #1 must remain operational throughout the project, requiring careful coordination with City staff and fire personnel. Proposals must include separate pricing for temporary power solutions and clear identification of existing equipment disposition, exclusions, and contingencies. Contractors must provide a signed Non-Collusion Certificate, licenses, certifications, insurance documentation, a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount, completed W-9, three references, and a customer support and staffing plan. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Professional Liability ($1 million per claim / $2 million aggregate if applicable), Workers' Compensation per Colorado statutory limits, and Comprehensive Automotive Liability ($500,000 combined single limit). Performance and Payment Bonds at 100 percent of the contract price are required upon award. The cost proposal must be firm for the entire contract term and cover all labor, materials, equipment, permits, demolition, disposal, delivery, installation, startup, testing, commissioning, and training. City permits are provided at no fee.

Evaluation uses a 100-point scale: Technical Approach, Proposed Equipment, and System Sizing (35 points); Cost Proposal (30 points); Demonstrated Experience, Key Personnel, and References (20 points); and Operational Continuity, Temporary Power Plan, and Project Schedule (15 points). Written inquiries are due October 20, 2026 by 5:00 PM MT, with City responses posted by October 23. Oral presentations and interviews may be conducted during the week of November 2, 2026 at the City's discretion. The anticipated contract start date is November 9, 2026, with the initial term subject to City discretion for option or extension periods. Proposals must be uploaded to the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (Bidnet) at bidnetdirect.com/Colorado/CityofLafayette.