Perkins 100KW stationary diesel generators

Sarasota County has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #242767CG for the procurement of nine (9) Perkins 100kW Stationary Diesel Generators to be delivered to the County Fleet located at 425 Old Venice Road in Osprey, Florida. The solicitation specifically requires generators with a Perkins 1104-D-E44TAG2 model, featuring a standby power rating of 100kW/125kVA and prime power rating of 90kW/113kVA, intended for emergency standby applications. Each generator must be accompanied by a double-axle trailer with an integrated 220-gallon fuel tank. Delivery is restricted to Wednesdays or Thursdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with a maximum delivery timeline of 180 days following the County's purchase order issuance. The County will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price, with a mandatory requirement that bidders submit a price for every line item to be considered for award. The solicitation was posted on August 29, 2025, with proposals due by September 29, 2025, through the OpenGov Procurement electronic portal.

Bidders must be either the manufacturer or an authorized distributor/reseller of the specified generators. While local and American business preferences are typically considered in county procurement, they will not apply in this instance due to grant funding requirements. The successful contractor will be required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability, with Sarasota County Government to be named as an additional insured. The contract fee is inclusive of all costs, including delivery, with no additional fees to be paid by the County. The procurement is specifically for Sarasota County, with the delivery location in the Siesta Key Census Designated Place (CDP). Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves nine generators, suggesting a substantial equipment investment. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities, compliance with specifications, and financial responsibility to be considered for this contract opportunity.