San Luis High School Lift Station Generator

The City of San Luis, Arizona is requesting sealed bids for the San Luis High School Lift Station Generator project to provide permanent emergency backup power for an existing wastewater lift station, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (M.S.T.). The prime contractor must hold a State of Arizona Classification "A" Contractor's license.

The scope encompasses furnishing and installing a standby diesel generator with weatherproof sound-attenuated enclosure, constructing a reinforced concrete equipment pad, installing an automatic transfer switch (ATS), performing electrical service modifications including conduit and conductor installation, grounding, control wiring, equipment connections, testing, startup, commissioning, and site restoration. Substantial completion is required by June 30, 2027. The City will award to the lowest qualified responsive bidder at its Regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 23, 2026.

Bidders must submit a certified or cashier's check or bid bond equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount. Upon award, the successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price and maintain general liability coverage of $6 million general aggregate and $6 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $1 million combined, and contractual liability of $2 million per accident and annual aggregate. The contractor must pay all permits, fees, and applicable sales taxes. Progress payments are made at 90 percent of the certified amount with 10 percent retention. Liquidated damages apply for failure to achieve final completion by the contract deadline.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. (M.S.T.) at City Hall in San Luis, with virtual attendance available. Written questions are due August 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Unsuccessful bidders may lodge a formal protest with the City's Procurement Coordinator within two days of award notification. No Davis-Bacon wage rates apply to this project.