Guilford County NC MUNIS #20220

500kW Diesel Generator Replacement for High Point Courthouse & Detention Center

Guilford County is procuring a replacement 500kW diesel emergency generator system for the High Point Courthouse & Detention Center in High Point, NC. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Facilities Department, managed by Kevin Bates (Project Manager) - OEMs and Vendors: - Blue Star Power Systems (basis of design for generator) - Perkins (engine for generator) - ASCO (automatic transfer switch) - Comparable products by Kohler and Caterpillar are acceptable - Awarded construction vendor: Bar Construction Company, Inc. - Engineering services: R.C. Pritchard Engineering Services - Products/Services Requested: - 500kW diesel emergency standby generator (Blue Star Power Systems PD500-01 or equal) with Perkins 2506C-E15TAG3 engine, 72-hour sub-base fuel tank, sound attenuating enclosure, mainline breaker, block heater, battery, battery charger, silencer, and factory load test (Qty: 1) - Automatic transfer switch (ASCO 300SE-Type 1, 800A, or equal) (Qty: 1) - Generator quick connect switchboard (Qty: 1) - Panelboards, wiring, devices, cable tray, raceways, and LED lighting - Cast-in-place concrete for generator pad - Metal fabrications and OSHA-compliant access steps/platform - Temporary generator rental during construction - Demolition and removal of existing Caterpillar generator, fuel tank, and related equipment - Engineering, site preparation, installation, startup/testing, and project closeout services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Generator must provide 72-hour runtime at full load - All work must comply with North Carolina Building Code and MWBE participation is encouraged - Project completion required within 120 days of equipment receipt; $100/day liquidated damages for late completion - Factory startup, testing, and commissioning required - Temporary generator must be provided to maintain standby power during construction - OSHA-compliant access and safety features required - Bidders included ASJ Wilson Construction, Bar Construction Company, and Beco, Inc. - Estimated contract value: $642,000 (award amount) - Place of performance: High Point Courthouse & Detention Center, 507 East Green Drive, High Point, NC

Description

This solicitation is for the replacement of the generator at the High Point Courthouse and Detention Center in High Point, 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 work includes construction activities such as selective demolition, concrete work, metal fabrications, and electrical installations. A non-mandatory site walkthrough is scheduled, and questions are accepted until May 13, 2024. The bid due date was May 23, 2024, with an approximate award date of August 23, 2024.

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