Stand-by Generator Replacement at Multiple Locations

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) in North Carolina is requesting proposals for replacement of 10 diesel stand-by generators at multiple wastewater lift stations along with ancillary electrical services, with proposals due September 10, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid site walk on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at OWASA, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, North Carolina.

The scope encompasses procurement of generators ranging from 25 kilowatts to 125 kilowatts (with 240V/3P/4W or 480V/3P/4W voltage configurations depending on location), permitting, installation, automated transfer switch installation where deemed necessary, start-up testing and commissioning, electrical docking stations for auxiliary generator connections, load bank attachment points, and removal and disposition of existing equipment. Phase I covers seven pump stations (Chapel Hill North, Countryside, Sherwood Forest, Manning Drive, Meadowmont #1, Rangewood, and Meadowmont #2) with completion targeted between September 2026 and December 2027. Phase II covers three pump stations (Heritage Hills, Lake Ellen, and Oaks #3) with completion targeted between January 2028 and December 2028. All work must occur between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless approved otherwise. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits and schedule inspections with the electrical utility and appropriate municipalities.

Contractors must carry minimum insurance of $4,000,000 excess/umbrella liability, $1,000,000 general liability (bodily injury and property damage), $1,000,000 auto liability, and $1,000,000 workers' compensation. Federal compliance requirements include Equal Employment Opportunity, Byrd Anti-Lobbying, no-debarment certifications, Clean Air and Water Acts, and Contract Work Hours and Safety standards.

Evaluation uses four criteria: Similar Experience (10 points), Value Added Propositions (30 points), Project Schedule (10 points), and Proposed Price (50 points). Pricing must be submitted as lump-sum bids for each lift station covering permitting, generator equipment, mobilization and installation, automated transfer switch installation, docking station installation, and demobilization. Written questions are due September 1, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically to jkucera@owasa.org by 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 2026.