Standby power system automation and controls upgrade

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, has issued Invitation to Bid #22/23-18 for a Standby Power System Automation and Controls Upgrade at the Hockanum River Water Pollution Control Facility (HRWPCF), located in Hartford County. The procurement focuses on replacing the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for the facility's generator, with comprehensive automation and control system upgrades. Key deliverables include implementing redundant processing technology, automatic standby operation capabilities, site monitoring systems, and remote power monitoring infrastructure. The project requires a local distributor representative and a Kohler Co. Factory switchgear specialist to complete the work, with specific technical requirements encompassing human-machine interface (HMI) upgrades and web-based monitoring functionalities. Bid documents were released on September 30, 2022, with a deadline for questions on October 7, 2022, and a final bid submission deadline of October 13, 2022, at 11:00 am. Electronic submissions must be made through the Town of Manchester's procurement portal, and bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond with the proposal.

The procurement includes specific wage requirements under the Manchester Living Wage Ordinance, which mandates wage rates of $15.34 per hour for employees with comprehensive health care benefits or $23.35 per hour for those without. Potential bidders must complete a mandatory Living Wage Certification Form, with exemptions possible for nonprofit organizations, employers with fewer than 25 eligible employees, or contracts valued under $25,000. The successful contractor will be required to provide a one-year warranty on both hardware and software, with software upgrades included. Performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract price will be mandatory for the awarded vendor. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment focused on modernizing the wastewater treatment facility's power management and control systems. The project emphasizes technical expertise, with specific qualifications required for system integration and specialized technical knowledge of generator and control system technologies.