Replacement of Stand-By Generator at City Hall

City of Warren, Michigan is soliciting bids under ITB-W-1942 (Contract CH-26-873) to replace the stand-by generator at City Hall in Macomb County, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, attendance at which is required for bid eligibility. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidNet (MITN) system, and plans and specifications are available there beginning October 22, 2026.

The scope replaces the existing backup generator at the City Hall Municipal Campus with a larger unit to provide adequate backup power during outages and emergencies. Associated work includes removing the existing generator pad and surrounding concrete sidewalk, concrete paving for the new pad and replacement sidewalk, and site electrical work to connect and energize the replacement generator. All contractors and subcontractors must pay prevailing wages from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs prevailing wage survey. Construction hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays, unless the City Engineer authorizes otherwise in writing.

Completion is required within 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion. Each bid requires a 5% bid bond or certified check, with original bonds or checks due before award recommendation. The successful bidder must furnish performance, payment, and maintenance and guarantee bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract price. Required insurance includes $1,000,000 motor vehicle liability (combined single limit), a $2,000,000 umbrella, $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate commercial general liability, X, C, and U hazard coverage at $2,000,000, and city and contractor's protective liability.

The pricing sheet includes line items for bonds and insurance setup (capped at 8%), preconstruction filming, $10,000 in permit fees, and a $63,300 contingency for work outside original pay items. Bid results will be read aloud via Zoom teleconference at 1:00 p.m. on November 18, 2026.