RFB-2908 Generator Service and Equipment Inspection

Chemung County-City of Elmira Purchasing Department is requesting sealed bids for generator preventative maintenance and service at multiple County facilities, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. and public opening at 2:00 p.m. the same day.

The scope covers preventative maintenance and additional service as required for generators serving the Chemung County Airport, Buildings & Grounds, Emergency Management, and the Nursing Facility. Work is performed at these multiple County locations.

Bid security of $500 is required in the form of a certified check, bank draft, or bid bond; cash is not acceptable. Bids must be submitted in duplicate (one original and one exact copy) and cannot be withdrawn within forty-five days after bid opening. Bid documents are available for download on or after August 27, 2026, through the Empire State Bid System at www.empirestatebidsystem.com; bidders must register to access official copies and receive any addenda. Bids received via facsimile or electronic transmission will not be considered, and bids received after the 1:45 p.m. deadline will not be accepted. If an awarded bidder fails to execute a contract following notice of bid acceptance, the bid security will be forfeited to Chemung County. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in the bidding process.

The solicitation references prior business enterprises awarded identical or substantially similar contracts within the past five years; those records are available through BidNet Direct at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/private/buyer/solicitations?keywords=2904&savedSearchType=ALL_SOLICITATIONS. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via in-person meeting broadcast through Microsoft Teams. Submit bids to the Chemung County-City of Elmira Purchasing Department, Third Floor, Room 309, 150 Lake Street, Elmira, New York 14901.