Temporary Generator Connections

Union County, North Carolina's Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids for installation of a Manual Transfer Switch at the Judicial Center located at 400 N. Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112, with bids due November 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the project site.

The scope requires provision and installation of a Manual Transfer Switch to interface with the existing permanent generator, enabling a trailered backup generator to connect via camlock connections and power existing loads if the permanent generator fails to start. Work must be completed within 45 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must hold a valid North Carolina contractor license.

The contract will be awarded to a single prime contractor on a lump sum basis. Bid security of 5 percent is required in the form of a bid bond, cash, cashier's check, or certified check, with bids valid for 90 days after opening. The successful bidder must submit five original copies of the Small Construction Agreement with wet ink signatures and original corporate seals.

Comprehensive insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($2,000,000 aggregate), commercial automobile liability ($1,000,000), professional liability ($1,000,000), pollution liability ($1,000,000), cyber liability ($1,000,000), and abuse and molestation coverage ($300,000). Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per calendar day for delays beyond the 45-day completion period. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and provide non-collusion affidavits. Union County qualifies for sales and use tax refunds on materials becoming permanent parts of the construction; contractors must submit certified tax documentation with each payment request. The project engineer is Progressive Architecture Engineering, P.C. Bidding documents are available electronically or in printed form through Duncan-Parnell's bid room at https://www.bidroom.duncan-parnell.com for a $50 PDF download or $67 for printed and digital sets, plus applicable taxes and shipping. Contact Kyle Hodge, Procurement and Contract Management, at Kyle.Hodge@unioncountync.gov or (704) 283-3631.