Standby Generator Service Repair & Appurtenant Work

Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) in New Jersey is soliciting sealed bids under RFB 26-7-5(AC) for standby generator service, repair, and appurtenant work, with written questions due October 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and bids due November 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bids are submitted electronically through BidNet Direct, and the public opening will be live-streamed via Microsoft Teams.

The work covers all labor, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, fuel, and services for the Authority's diesel and natural gas standby generator sets, ranging from 210 kW to 2,750 kW. Deliverables include inspection and planned maintenance, additional maintenance and repairs, temporary rentals, and field testing and reporting. The contractor must comply with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, Public Works Contractor Registration Act, and Business Registration Act, along with equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and campaign contribution reporting requirements. Required insurance includes commercial general liability at $1 million combined single limit, business automobile liability at $2 million combined single limit, workers' compensation, and cyber liability at $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate.

The contract term is two years from the Notice to Proceed. The Authority will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total extended price. Bid security equals 10% of the total bid price, not to exceed $20,000, and the awardee must provide a Consent of Surety for a performance and payment bond at 25% of the awarded amount. Prices must remain firm throughout the contract term. The Authority is exempt from New Jersey sales and use tax and federal excise tax, and the contractor is responsible for all other applicable taxes. Questions go to Janet Rzepka, General Manager of Procurement, at jrzepka@mcua.com.