Guilford County NC MUNIS #20192

Guilford County Solicits 500kW Diesel Generator Replacement for High Point Courthouse and Detention Center

Guilford County Facilities is seeking bids for the replacement of a 500kW diesel standby generator system at the High Point Courthouse and Detention Center in High Point, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Facilities Department, managed by Project Manager Kevin Bates - OEMs and Vendors: - Blue Star Power Systems (PD500-01 generator specified or equal) - Perkins (engine specified for generator) - ASCO (automatic transfer switch specified) - Products/Services Requested: - 500kW diesel emergency standby generator (Blue Star Power Systems PD500-01 or comparable) - Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 engine or comparable - 72-hour sub-base fuel tank - Sound attenuating enclosure, vibration isolation, factory load test - Industrial alternator, voltage regulator, control panel, remote annunciator - Powder coat enclosure, level III sound attenuation, radiator, circuit breaker, block heaters, single stage air cleaner, exhaust silencer, industrial batteries, battery charger, OSHA-compliant access steps/platform, 2-year/2000-hour warranty - ASCO 300SE Type 1 automatic transfer switch (800A) - Generator quick connect switchboard - Panelboards, wiring devices, cable tray, raceways, surge protection devices - LED interior lighting (troffers, pendants, surface mounts, exterior wall mounts) - Temporary generator rental during construction - Diesel fuel allowance for new generator - Services: - Complete removal of existing generator, fuel tank, and related infrastructure - Installation of new generator system, electrical upgrades, site preparation, and restoration - Engineering services for design and construction oversight (structural, electrical, mechanical, architectural) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Generator must be diesel-engine-driven, 500kW, and meet specified technical and safety standards - 72-hour sub-base fuel tank required - Temporary generator must be provided during construction - 15% MWBE participation goal encouraged - Licensed North Carolina contractors required - Project completion required within 120 calendar days from equipment receipt; $100/day liquidated damages for delays - Compliance with OSHA and North Carolina building codes - Place of Performance: - High Point Courthouse and Detention Center, 505 & 507 East Green Drive, High Point, NC

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the replacement of the standby generator at the High Point Jail, located in Guilford County, North Carolina. The project involves the removal of the existing 500KW diesel generator and associated equipment and fuel tank, and the installation of a new 500KW diesel generator with sub-base fuel tank and associated equipment. The bid submission deadline is February 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. A non-mandatory site walkthrough and pre-proposal ZoomGov meeting are scheduled for January 30, 2024. Several addenda have been issued, including questions from bidders and sign-in sheets for meetings and walkthroughs.

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