Opportunity
Guilford County NC MUNIS #20069
Turnkey Replacement of 500 KW Backup Generator at Truist Building, Greensboro, NC
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
December 22, 2022
Identifier
20069
NAICS
238210, 238220
Guilford County Facilities, Parks and Property Management has procured a turnkey replacement of the backup generator at the Truist Building in Greensboro, NC. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Facilities, Parks and Property Management (Project Manager: Kevin Bates) - Office: Old Guilford County Courthouse, 301 W. Market Street, Suite 400, Greensboro, NC - OEMs and Vendors: - OEMs: Kohler (model 500REDZJC), Caterpillar (model #3456) - Awarded Vendor: Carolina Generator Sales, Service and Rental, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - 500 KW diesel emergency generator (Kohler 500REDZJC or Caterpillar Model #3456), 1 unit - Includes sound enclosure, electronic governor, and corrosion-resistant double-walled fuel tank - Factory startup and load bank testing required - Temporary 500 KW diesel generator, 1 unit (to ensure power continuity during replacement) - Double-walled diesel fuel tank with Chemthane 7025 coating, 1 unit - Manual ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) in lockable stainless steel NEMA 3R enclosure, 1 unit - 5000 PSI fiber-reinforced concrete pad with rebar, minimum 12' slab with 3' clearance, 1 unit - Electrical wiring and conduits per NEC 2020 - Services: - Complete removal and disposal of existing generator and fuel tank - Turnkey installation of new generator, fuel tank, and concrete pad - Coordination with electrical contractors - 24/7 onsite support during temporary generator operation - Factory startup and load bank testing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Temporary generator must maintain power with downtime not exceeding 30 minutes - Site verification and clearance requirements for installation - MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) participation goal of 10% - Liquidated damages of $200 per day for delays - Emphasis on corrosion resistance and compliance with all applicable codes and regulations
Description
This solicitation is for the replacement of the backup generator at the Truist Building located at 201 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC. The contractor is required to provide all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary for the complete turnkey installation of a new generator, including the removal and disposal of the existing fuel tank and coordination of concrete pad installation. A temporary 500 KW generator must be provided during the replacement to ensure downtime does not exceed 30 minutes, maintaining continuous power to the computer room. The project includes coordination with electrical contractors and adherence to clearance and installation specifications.