Generator Installation

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors 335312 - Motor and Generator Manufacturing
Posted Date:	Mar 23, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 14, 2026
Solicitation No:	475-F-FY26-001
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Solicitation Number:	475-F-FY26-001
Project Title:	Generator Installation
Description:	Beaufort County is soliciting sealed bids from qualified, licensed contractors for the installation of a standby generator system at Beaufort County Department of Social Services, 632 West 5th Street Washington, NC
Opening Date:	4/14/2026 3:00 PM
Posted Date:	3/24/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	COUNTY OF BEAUFORT


Solicitation Number * 475-F-FY26-001	Department COUNTY OF BEAUFORT	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-04-14T15:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-03-23T19:52:42.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Electrical equipment and components and supplies
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit 2026-03-27T04:00:00.0000000Z	Special Instructions Non-mandatory Pre-Bid March 27th 10am	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Hollie Jones
Description Beaufort County is soliciting sealed bids from qualified, licensed contractors for the installation of a standby generator system at Beaufort County Department of Social Services, 632 West 5th Street Washington, NC

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03/20/26

RFP F-FY26-001

DSS Generator Installation

Beaufort County DSS Generator Installation

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Issue Date: March 20,2026

Issued by: Beaufort County, North Carolina

Prepared by: MBP/CATE Services (Owner’s Representative); Engineering Source of

NC, P.A. (Engineer)

03/20/26

RFP F-FY26-001

DSS Generator Installation

Request For Proposal (RFP)

Beaufort County DSS Generator Installation

Issue Date: March 20, 2026

Issued By: Beaufort County, North Carolina

Owner’s Representative: MBP / CATE Services & Construction

Engineer: Engineering Source of NC, P.A.

1. PROJECT INFORMATION

Beaufort County is soliciting sealed bids from qualified, licensed contractors for the

installation of a standby generator system at:

Beaufort County Department of Social Services

632 W. 5th Street

Washington, NC 27889

2. BID SCHEDULE

Event

RFP Release

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory)

Questions Due

Final Addendum Issued

Bid Due / Opening

Date

March 20, 2026

March 27, 2026 @ 10:00 AM

April 2, 2026 @ 5:00 PM

April 9, 2026

April 14, 2026 @ 3:00 PM

Pre-Bid Location: Beaufort County DSS, 632 W. 5th Street, AVC Room, Washington, NC

27889

Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended.

Public Bid Opening Location: Beaufort County Commissioner’s Room at 136 West 2nd

Street Washington, NC 27889

Addenda: No addenda will be issued less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to bid opening.

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3. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

RFP F-FY26-001

DSS Generator Installation

Sealed proposals will be received until the stated time at:

Beaufort County Administration Building

Beaufort County Commissioner’s Room at 136 West 2nd Street Washington, NC 27889

• Proposals must be submitted in sealed hard-copy format

• Clearly labeled: “PROPOSAL ENCLOSED – RFP-F-FY26-001 -DSS GENERATOR

INSTALLATION”

• Late proposal will not be accepted

• Electronic submissions will not be accepted

4. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Bidders shall ensure the following items are included:

☐ Signed Proposal Form

☐ 5% Bid Bond

☐ Addenda Acknowledgment

☐ Non-Collusion Affidavit

☐ E-Verify Affidavit

☐ Contractor License Certification

Failure to include required items may result in rejection of the proposal.

Contractor Acknowledgment of Proposal Submission Requirements

By signing below, the Contractor certifies that all required proposal documents are

included and complete.

Contractor Name: ___________________________________________

Authorized Representative (Print): ____________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________________

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RFP F-FY26-001

DSS Generator Installation

5. SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and

coordination necessary to provide a complete and operational standby generator system,

including but not limited to:

• Generator and automatic transfer switch (ATS)

• Concrete equipment pad

• Conduit, duct bank, and feeders

• Grounding and bonding

• Control wiring

• Utility coordination

• Startup, testing, and commissioning

6. PROJECT CLARIFICATIONS

• No outages permitted during DSS business hours

• Contractor responsible for coordination with City of Washington Electric

• Generator shall serve entire facility

• Fence shall match existing chain link fence

• Contractor responsible for utility verification

• Trenching must meet code separation requirements

7. CONTRACT TIME

• Notice to Proceed: Anticipated April 2026

• Substantial Completion: 120 calendar days from generator delivery

• Liquidated Damages: $250 per day after Substantial Completion date

8. BONDS

• Bid Bond: 5% of bid amount

• Performance Bond: 100% of contract value

• Payment Bond: 100% of contract value

9. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance including:

• General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence

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• Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence

• Workers Compensation: Statutory limits

Beaufort County shall be listed as additional insured.

RFP F-FY26-001

DSS Generator Installation

10. BID VALIDITY AND WITHDRAWAL

• Proposal shall remain valid for sixty (60) days after bid opening

• Proposals may not be withdrawn during this period

11. AWARD

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in accordance with North

Carolina public contracting laws.

Beaufort County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and

accept the bid deemed in its best interest.

11A. MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

Minority-owned and women-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to submit

proposals and participate in this project. Bidders are encouraged to utilize qualified MWBE

firms where feasible.

12. QUESTIONS

All questions must be submitted in writing to:

Rodney Renix

rdrenix@catesvc.com

Subject Line: “F-FY26-001 – Questions”

13. PUBLIC BID OPENING

Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Beaufort County Administration

Building at the stated date and time.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

* Disclaimer: This website provides information about bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), or requests for qualifications (RFQs) for convenience only and does not serve as an official public notice. Individuals who wish to respond to or inquire about bids, RFPs, or RFQs should contact the relevant government department directly.

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