WWTP Generator Repalcement

The Charter Township of Brighton is seeking sealed bids for a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Generator Replacement project located in Livingston County, Michigan. The procurement involves replacing the existing stationary emergency standby generator, with specifications for either a 400 kW/500 kVA or 450 kW/563 kVA diesel generator set, along with associated upgrades to control systems, fuel tank piping, valves, and instruments. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on May 2, 2024, at the WWTP facility, and sealed bids will be received until 11:00 a.m. on May 16, 2024, at the Township Hall located at 4363 Buno Road, Brighton, MI. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond of 5% of their maximum bid price and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications and project requirements. The project timeline mandates substantial completion within 60 days following generator delivery and final completion within 30 days after substantial completion, with liquidated damages of $800 per day for delays. Bidding documents will be provided via email in PDF format at no charge, and all interested contractors must carefully review the project manual, engineering plans, and Addendum No. 1, which provides critical updates and clarifications to the original specifications.

The contract does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Bidders will be required to provide a performance bond and payment bond, indicating the project's financial accountability requirements. The estimated project budget is not explicitly stated in the documentation, but the comprehensive nature of the generator replacement and associated electrical system upgrades suggests a significant capital investment. The existing infrastructure includes a Low Voltage Unit Substation (LVUS-1) and WWTP SCADA system, which the new generator must seamlessly integrate with, and the project will specifically require careful coordination around existing site conditions, such as grinder pumps stored near the current generator location. The project is funded directly by the Charter Township of Brighton and represents a critical infrastructure upgrade to ensure continued operational reliability of the wastewater treatment plant's emergency power systems. Interested contractors should possess significant experience in municipal utility infrastructure, electrical systems integration, and emergency generator installation to successfully compete for this contract.