Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0094

City of Omaha Generator Upgrades and Installations at Multiple Facilities

This opportunity involves the City of Omaha seeking bids for generator upgrades and installations at multiple municipal facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Omaha (Douglas County Purchasing, Public Works Department, Human Rights and Relations Department) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are named; bidders may propose suitable generator brands meeting specifications. - Products/Services Requested: - Procurement and installation of natural gas generators (45KW, 60KW, 70KW) with sound-attenuated, weatherproof enclosures - Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) (400A, 600A, 208Y/120V, 3-phase, service entrance rated) - Concrete pads (including alternate for pad replacement) - Gas meter/regulator assemblies (various capacities) - Ground rods (5/8" x 10') - Generator annunciator panels - Electrical feeders and conduit (various sizes) - Surge protection devices (120KA) - Electrical integration for automated backup power - Economic Sustainability Program (ESP) plan compliance services - Quantities: - 1 each of 45KW, 60KW, and 70KW generator sets - 1 each of 400A and 600A ATS - 1 each of concrete pad, gas meter/regulator assembly, annunciator panel, surge protection device - 3 ground rods - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must submit an annual Economic Sustainability Program (ESP) plan focused on small business participation, workforce development, and youth engagement in economically distressed areas - Optional incentives for apprentice utilization - Strict bid bond requirements - Compliance with Nebraska Employee Classification Act and Responsible Contractor Compliance - Coordination with local utilities and adherence to all applicable codes - Work to be performed at multiple city facilities, including fire stations, police precincts, and maintenance buildings

Description

The City of Omaha is soliciting bids for the replacement and upgrade of generators across multiple facilities, including a new installation at one site and modifications at another. The project scope includes procurement of generators and automatic transfer switches, concrete construction, natural gas piping and boring, and electrical integration to provide fully functional automated backup power systems. Bidders must submit an Economic Sustainability Plan and may optionally utilize an apprenticeship incentive. A bid bond is required, with specific conditions for acceptable forms and submission.

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