Preventative Maintenance & Repairs for Water & Sewer Generators (Non-Caterpillar)

Dorchester County has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 2026-09 seeking qualified firms to provide preventative maintenance and repair services for non-Caterpillar water and sewer generators throughout the county. The procurement targets comprehensive generator maintenance for stationary and portable units from manufacturers including Kohler, Cummins/Onan, Detroit Diesel, Generac, and Elliott Magnatek, with generator capacities ranging from 40kW to 500kW. Required services include semi-annual and quarterly inspections, comprehensive equipment maintenance, oil and filter changes, sample collection and analysis, and detailed written reporting. The maintenance service frequencies vary by unit criticality, with most units receiving two visits per year and critical locations like wastewater treatment plants receiving four visits annually. The bid was published on September 2, 2025, with the last day for questions set for September 12, 2025, and the bid opening scheduled for September 24, 2025. The initial contract term will be one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance and comply with county, state, and federal regulations. Payment terms are established at 30 days following approval of invoices. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance services suggests a potentially significant annual contract value. The scope of work covers multiple generator locations and involves extensive preventative and corrective maintenance across various critical infrastructure sites. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in generator maintenance, comprehensive service capabilities, and the ability to perform detailed inspections and reporting across different generator models and capacities.