RFP 2025-12 Walker County Generator Project

Walker County, Georgia is soliciting proposals for RFP 2025-12, a comprehensive generator installation project designed to enhance critical facility emergency preparedness. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to furnish and install both fixed and portable generators across 13 sites, including stationary generators at Lee Clarkson, Rossville City Hall, Rossville Police Department, and Rossville Public Works, along with nine portable generator docking stations at various county locations. Generators range from 40 to 125 kilowatts with specific voltage configurations, and all portable sites require 200-amp docking stations. Interested contractors must schedule mandatory site visits between December 8-12, 2025, by contacting Walker County EMA, with written inquiries due by December 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Sealed proposals are due January 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Walker County Administration Office, with all project work mandated for completion by September 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria will prioritize vendors with minimum three years' construction experience, documented comparable project history, and comprehensive proposal documentation including project methodology, detailed timeline, and team qualifications.

The procurement requires contractors to be registered with E-Verify and provide executed SAVE documentation, with similar verification required for subcontractors. Performance and payment bonds equal to the contract award are mandatory, and the county will retain 10 percent of monthly payments until final project acceptance. Insurance requirements are extensive, including Workers' Compensation, Public Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Motor Vehicle Liability ($500,000 combined single limit), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000), with Walker County listed as an additional insured. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the county will award the contract to the most advantageous responsible bidder, considering both price and qualitative factors. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per day for project overruns, and contractors must commence work within 45 calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the generator installation project across multiple sites suggests a significant infrastructure investment for Walker County's emergency preparedness capabilities.