Sheriff's Tower Generator Shell Point

Beaufort County, South Carolina is seeking a contractor to provide and install a new 100 kW diesel generator for the Sheriff's Tower at Shell Point, with Invitation for Bid #102224 issued through the county's Procurement Services. The project requires a comprehensive generator replacement, specifically a Cummins 208/120v three-phase 4-wire generator with a double-wall sub-base fuel tank capable of 72-hour continuous operation, a NEMA 3R enclosure rated for 180mph winds, and associated electrical infrastructure modifications. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm via WebEx, with bid submissions due on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 3:00 pm EST through the Procurement Portal. The project demands a 5-year warranty for the generator and associated components, with the contractor responsible for generator start-up and load bank tests as specified in the project drawings. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, warranty terms, and demonstrated capability to complete the generator replacement within the 40-day contract timeframe.

The procurement includes robust small and minority business participation requirements, with contractors encouraged to include diverse businesses in their project approach. Bidders must submit a Good Faith Efforts Checklist and Non-Discrimination Statement, demonstrating commitment to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. A 5% bid bond is required, with performance and payment bonds mandatory for the awarded contractor. Monthly compliance status reports tracking Small and Minority Business Enterprise (S/MBE) participation must be submitted by the 5th of each month. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves a sophisticated generator installation with comprehensive technical specifications, suggesting a significant capital investment. Acceptable generator manufacturers include Caterpillar Inc, Cummins Engine Company, and Generac Co., with liquidated damages of $200 per day imposed for project delays. The county's procurement approach emphasizes not just technical capability, but also commitment to promoting diverse business participation in county contracts.