Water Plant Generator

The City of Adairsville, Georgia is issuing a sealed bid procurement (RFP 26-04) for the purchase and installation of a 500 kilowatt diesel generator system at the Adairsville Water Plant located at 87 Twin Bridges Road. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive range of deliverables including excavation and construction of a concrete pad, procurement and installation of a 500 kilowatt, 480/277 volt, three-phase diesel generator in a weather-proof sound enclosure with a 2,500-gallon fuel tank, provision of crane services for unloading and placement, installation of electrical conduits and wiring to the existing automatic transfer switch, system startup and testing, operator training, and initial fuel supply for startup and testing. The project must be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid conference on April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, a written inquiry deadline of May 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. for questions directed to Meg Mbugua, P.E. at meg@rindt.com, and a sealed bid submission deadline of May 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (or 10:00 a.m. per the advertisement) at Adairsville City Hall. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total contract amount, and all bidders must comply with Georgia's E-Verify work authorization requirements and possess valid Georgia contractor licensing.

The procurement does not indicate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, though all surety and insurance companies must be listed in the Federal Registry of Insurance Companies Circular 570 and licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department and Georgia Secretary of State. Upon award, the successful bidder must execute a performance bond and payment bond, each equal to the full contract price, and submit all required bonds and insurance documentation within 15 days of the Notice of Award. The contract structure includes a lump sum price with a $50,000 allowance for correction of unforeseen utility conflicts and owner-initiated miscellaneous work, and progress payments will be made monthly at 90 percent of completed work with 10 percent retainage until 50 percent completion. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for each day of delay beyond the substantial completion date. The Adairsville sales tax rate of seven percent must be included in all bid prices. The City of Adairsville reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, and re-advertise the project, with bids remaining subject to acceptance for 60 days following bid opening.