Town Hall Backup Power

The Town of Southern Pines, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for a backup generator installation at the new Town Hall, 300 SW Broad Street, with bids due May 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder under an informal bid process.

The scope encompasses a complete backup generator system installation, including fuel gas piping, electrical installation, and related equipment connections. Work must comply with the North Carolina State Building Code, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and the North Carolina State Fuel Gas Code. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and inspection fees from the Building Inspections Department and coordinating with utility companies for electrical service modifications.

The contract is structured as a lump sum bid with unit pricing for labor and materials. Completion must occur within 280 days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The successful bidder must execute the Agreement within ten calendar days of receiving the Notice of Award and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the bid amount. Liquidated damages are set at $200 per day for failure to meet the contract completion deadline.

Insurance requirements include General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($500,000 combined), and Workers' Compensation as required by law.

Specifications and proposal documents are available for public inspection at the Public Works Complex, 801 SE Service Road, Southern Pines, or via the Town website at https://www.southernpines.net/bids.aspx. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Public Works Department at the same address. Contact Darren Johnson at 910-692-1983 for questions. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.