Blount County Ionwave #2027-0025 Addendum 4

Blount County Health Department Generator Replacement and Installation

Blount County Health Department in Tennessee is seeking bids from licensed general contractors for a comprehensive generator replacement project at its Maryville facility. - Government Buyer: - Blount County Health Department, via Blount County Purchasing Department - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Caterpillar (CAT) - Cummins - Generac - Kohler - Vendors: Contractors must be licensed in Tennessee; specific vendors not named, but must supply approved OEM generator models - Products Requested: - 30 kW natural-gas emergency standby generator (weather-protective enclosure, controls, battery, charger, standard accessories) - Quantity: 1 - Must be compatible with existing transfer switch - Approved OEM models: CAT 30k, Cummins CN30N6/C36N6/NAS5692, Generac 30k/ESSE Generac Commercial Gas XG Series, Kohler NAD-5697 C30N/NAS-5692/DG30 S - Services Requested: - Removal and disposal of existing generator - Mobilization, site coordination, supervision, and project setup - Freight, delivery, unloading, rigging, and placement on existing concrete pad - Generator anchorage, vibration isolation, mounting hardware, and modifications - Electrical labor and materials for generator connection to existing transfer switch and distribution system - Additional electrical modifications for upgrade to 30kW generator (conductor, conduit, termination, overcurrent/connection) - Natural gas piping modifications, fittings, shutoff, regulator modifications, connection, and testing - Fire suppression system disconnect, modification, and reconnection/coordination with new generator - Generator startup, commissioning, operational testing, transfer switch testing, and final adjustment - Gas extension line from existing gas line to new concrete pad location - Moving breaker from existing fire panel to panel adjacent to transfer switch (to ensure generator controls fire alarm system) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Generator must be compatible with existing transfer switch - Mandatory pre-bid meeting attendance (one of two dates) - Submission of manufacturer and lead time information - Compliance with ARPA funding provisions (alternative funding available if ARPA deadlines are not met) - 5% bid bond and 100% performance/payment bonds required - Background checks for personnel with potential contact with students or school grounds - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion - Lead times for generators vary by OEM (20-28 weeks typical) - Project location: Maryville, Blount County, TN

Description

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is issued to secure a General Contractor to remove and dispose of an existing generator and to purchase and install a new emergency generator compatible with the existing transfer switch. The scope includes installation of equipment, materials, supplies, associated pipe, fittings, valves, and other necessary appurtenances to complete the installation. The contractor must construct the replacement generator complete in place and ready to operate. All bidders must be licensed contractors with the State of Tennessee as required by the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994 and related amendments.

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