REQUEST FOR RE-QUOTATION
Quotes will be received in the Office of the Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities
Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27834 until 2:00 pm (EDT) on
May 12, 2026, for the furnishing of Peak Shaving Generator System Gas Piping.
Greenville Utilities reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Late bids will not be
considered.
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SECTION I
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INFORMAL QUOTES
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
1.0 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Quotations, subject to the conditions made a part hereof, will be received in the Office of the
Procurement Manager, Greenville Utilities Commission, 401 S. Greene Street, Greenville, North
Carolina 27834 until 2:00 pm (EDT) on May 12, 2026.
2.0 STANDARD FORMS REQUIRED
Each bidder must submit a proposal on the enclosed request for quotation form. The quotation
must be signed by an authorized official of the firm.
3.0 DEPOSIT
A deposit is NOT required for this quotation.
4.0 NC SALES TAX
Do not include NC sales taxes in the quoted figure; however, Greenville Utilities Commission
(GUC) does pay sales tax. Sales tax should be added to the invoice as a separate item.
5.0 FEDERAL EXCISE TAX
GUC is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and will issue a Federal Exemption Certificate upon
request to the successful bidder.
6.0 EXCEPTIONS TO BE CLEARLY STATED
If quote is not in strict accordance with Section II, “Specifications,” bidder must list or note all
exceptions on the Request for Quotation Form, otherwise, it is fully understood that the
successful bidder will furnish equipment and/or materials exactly as specified. GUC reserves
the right to accept or reject quotes and to determine the lowest responsible, responsive bid from
the standpoint of quality, performance, and price.
7.0 EVALUATION AND AWARD OF QUOTATIONS
GUC reserves the right to reject any and all quotations, to waive any and all informalities, and to
disregard all nonconforming or conditional quotes or counter proposals. In evaluating quotes,
GUC shall consider whether the quotes comply with the prescribed requirements, plus all
alternates or options requested. GUC reserves the right to include or exclude any option or
alternative in GUC’s opinion is in GUC’s best interests. If a quote is to be awarded, it will be
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awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder whose evaluation by GUC indicates that
the award will be in GUC’s best interests.
8.0 PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
Bidders are urged to compute all discounts into the price offered. If a prompt payment discount
is offered, it may be considered in the award of the contract.
9.0 NUMERICAL ERRORS
In the case of a discrepancy between a unit price and the extension (the unit price multiplied by
the number of units), the unit price governs. In the case where numerical quotes are stated
both in numbers and in words, the words govern.
10.0 QUANTITIES
Quantities specified are only estimates of Greenville Utilities Commission’s (GUC’s) needs for a
twelve month period. GUC reserves the right to purchase more or less than the stated
quantities at firm prices indicated herein based on our actual needs.
11.0 CONTRACT PERIOD
TBD.
12.0 BID WITHDRAWAL
A bidder must notify GUC in writing of its request to withdraw a bid within seventy-two (72)
hours after the bid opening, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. In order to justify
withdrawal, the bidder must demonstrate that a substantial error exists and that the bid was
submitted in good faith.
13.0 MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
GUC has adopted an Affirmative Action and Minority and Women Business Enterprise Plan
(M/WBE) Program. Firms submitting a proposal are attesting that they also have taken
affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, and to utilize
M/WBE suppliers of materials and labor when available.
14.0 CONTACT INFORMATION:
Questions regarding this bid request should be directed to Cleve Haddock, Procurement
Manager, Finance Department at (252) 551-1533, haddocgc@guc.com. All questions must
be received via e-mail by or before 5:00pm (EDT) May 5, 2026.
15.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The attached Terms and Conditions of Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) are
considered part of the bid proposal.
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SECTION II
GREENVILLE UTILITIES COMMISSION
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PEAK SHAVING GENERATOR SYSTEM GAS PIPING
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SPECIFICATIONS AND BID DOCUMENTS
FOR A
PEAK SHAVING GENERATOR SYSTEM GAS PIPING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 Scope
The purpose of this document is to detail the technical specifications and requirements
for installing gas system per generator for (5) total units (Appendix A). It will connect
from GUC’s ANSI 150 4” flanged ball valve stubbed up beside each unit to the engine
itself. The work shall include the furnishing of all materials, equipment, installation,
permits, support stands & hangers, testing and commissioning of equipment. This
project requires the new system to be installed in the existing footprint of a system that
is in operation (See technical spec in Appendix B).
The gas system will be sourced from 60 PSI natural gas line.
These Technical Specifications cover the design, manufacture, delivery, installation,
testing and commissioning in good order of a new gas system at the property adjacent to
the 3280 MacGregor Downs Road, Greenville NC 27834.
The work shall include furnishing all materials, supervision, labor, tools, equipment, and
supplies necessary for the complete installation of the gas system as shown or called for
in the Drawings and/or Specifications. Contractor must adhere to material manufacturer
specified.
The Bid Schedule includes the complete installation of the gas system and its ancillary
equipment. The CONTRACTOR shall install the fuel connections, or other fuel related
systems as may be required.
Current lead-time for project completion must be included.
2.0 General Conditions
2.1 All materials and equipment shall be new.
2.2 These Specifications describe the type, size, and characteristics of the various
materials and equipment required to be furnished.
2.3 Strict adherence to these Technical Specifications is requested to facilitate
checking and consideration of the Proposal.
2.4 Proposals shall include the following:
2.4.1 Catalog numbers, manufacturer, ratings, characteristics, types, etc., of all
materials and equipment included. A simple statement that all necessary
materials and equipment will be furnished is not satisfactory.
2.4.2 The Bidder shall state in his Proposal the way the equipment will be
shipped.
2.4.3 Price shall include the cost of delivery and installation.
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