Mount Rogers Community Services -Standby Generator and Electrical Installation Project

Mount Rogers Community Services (MRCS) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors for a comprehensive standby generator and electrical installation project located at 108 Bedwell Street in Independence, VA. The procurement involves furnishing and installing a new 80kW diesel generator system, which includes replacing an existing single-phase transfer switch, installing a new fuel tank, and performing necessary electrical reconfiguration to support standby power infrastructure. Qualified contractors must demonstrate technical expertise in generator systems, electrical installations, and site work capabilities. The bid solicitation was posted on October 1, 2025, with proposals due by October 13, 2025, providing contractors approximately 12 days to prepare and submit comprehensive bid packages. While specific evaluation criteria were not explicitly detailed, contractors can expect assessments based on technical capabilities, project approach, cost competitiveness, and demonstrated experience with similar infrastructure replacement projects.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations, suggesting open competition for qualified contractors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were mentioned in the original solicitation. The project appears to be focused on infrastructure modernization for Mount Rogers Community Services, with the primary objective of enhancing electrical resilience through a new standby power system. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the scope of work involving an 80kW diesel generator, transfer switch replacement, and associated electrical reconfiguration suggests a project value likely ranging between $75,000 and $150,000, depending on specific site requirements and installation complexities. Interested contractors should carefully review the full bid documentation and potentially conduct a site visit to assess the precise scope and technical requirements of the generator installation project.