RFP Public Works Facility Generator

The City of Belton, Missouri is requesting proposals for the purchase, delivery, installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of a 130-kilowatt emergency standby generator for the Public Works Facility, with proposals due August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on either August 13 or August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. is required for bid eligibility.

The generator must operate on natural gas and be equipped for remote monitoring and weatherproofing. The scope includes construction of a concrete pad, installation of an automatic transfer switch, gas line connections from the existing gas line, all labor, materials, electrical connections, fuel systems, and associated appurtenances necessary for complete operational systems. Contract completion is required by October 30, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond that date.

The contractor must comply with Missouri prevailing wage laws (Cass County Wage Order 33), provide a ten-hour OSHA construction safety program for all employees, and obtain required licenses and permits. All manufactured goods must be produced in the United States unless exempted under Missouri statute. The contractor must provide affidavit of enrollment in a federal work authorization program such as E-Verify.

Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $2.5 million per occurrence, Workers' Compensation as required by statute, and Commercial Automobile Liability of $2.5 million per occurrence, with the City named as an additional insured. Bidders must submit one original signed proposal and two copies accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check equal to or greater than 5% of the maximum total bid price. Payment is made at 95% upon substantial completion with 5% retainage held until project acceptance by Belton City Council. Contract award is anticipated prior to the end of September 2026.