Energy Resources
Invitation for Bid #: 320-211125TW
Concrete Pad for Sub 7, Generator #1
Date of Issue: 1/5/2026
Proposal Due Date: 1/29/2026
at 02:00 P.M. ET
Direct all inquiries concerning this IFB to:
Tracy Winfield
Purchasing Associate II
Email: tracy.winfield@rockymountnc.gov
Phone: 252-972-1229
Attendance of bidders at pre-bid meeting on the job site is required. No bids
will be accepted from any vendor not represented at the pre-bid meeting.
IFB 320-211125TW
CONTRACTOR: ______________________________
Contents
I.
PROJECT SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................... 5
II. MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT.........................................................................................................5
III. QUESTIONS..................................................................................................................................................6
IV. MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION ................................................................................................6
V. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL...........................................................................................................................6
VI. METHOD OF AWARD AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS ................................................7
VII. REFERENCES ..............................................................................................................................................7
VIII. CITY’S RIGHTS AND OPTIONS ...............................................................................................................7
ATTACHMENT A: PROPOSAL/ACCEPTANCE FORM ....................................................................................9
ATTACHMENT B: ACCEPTED by the City of Rocky Mount........................................................................10
ATTACHMENT C: G E N E R A L C O N D I T I O N S..................................................................................11
ATTACHMENT D: SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS...................................................................22
ATTACHMENT E: SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION ..................................................................23
ATTACHMENT F: PROPOSED PRODUCTS FORM........................................................................................24
ATTACHMENT G: MWBE FORMS......................................................................................................................25
ATTACHMENT H WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INDEMNITY AGREEMENT ..........................................26
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CONTRACTOR: ______________________________
CITY OF ROCKY MOUNT
STANDARD FORM OF INFORMAL CONTRACT
AND GENERAL CONDITIONS
FOR
IFB 320-211125TW
The City of Rocky Mount seeks proposals from qualified contractors capable of delivering all labor, materials,
equipment, tools, and incidentals required to: (1) construct a concrete pad for a generator; (2) install associated
underground conduit systems; and (3) install the grounding ring and all necessary grounding connections - all
specified in the design documents. Contractors must ensure that all work fully complies with local building and
electrical codes, the National Electrical Code (NEC), City of Rocky Mount standards, and the referenced
engineering drawings.
Location: 218 Sutton Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Reference Drawings: CORM-Sub7-Gens-2025-1119-1 (Sheets E4, E4.1, E4.2, E5, E7)
1. Concrete Generator Pad
A. Work Requirements:
• Construct reinforced concrete pad per dimensions and structural details (Sheet E7 - Pad and Bollard
Details). CORM-Sub7-Gens-2025-1119-1
• Concrete shall meet the specified strength and reinforcement requirements shown in the engineering
drawings.
• Includes sub-grade preparation, compaction, formwork, reinforcement placement, concrete placement,
finishing, and curing.
• Contractor shall ensure pad elevation aligns with the site plan (Sheet E4 - Equipment Layout Plan).
B. Deliverables:
• Installed and finished the concrete pad, ready to receive generator equipment.
• As-built elevation and layout measurements.
2. Underground Conduits (Work Requirements)
A. Work Requirements
• Install conduits per E4.1 – Conduit Plan including all :
o Power conduits
o Control conduits
o Stub-ups at the generator and termination points
• Contractors shall trench, install bedding, place conduits, backfill, and restore areas disturbed by
excavation.
• All bends, sweeps, conduit sizes, and routing must follow the engineering drawings.
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• Install pull strings in all conduits.
• Maintain required separations from grounding conductors and other underground utilities.
B. Materials
• Schedule as indicated in drawings (PVC, RMC, or other as shown).
• Conduits, fittings, spacers, sweeps, and warning tape.
C. Deliverables
• Complete conduit system tested for continuity and free of obstructions.
• As-built routing documentation.
3. Grounding Ring Installation
A. Work Requirements
• Install complete grounding ring and connections per E4.2 – Ground Grid Plan and E5 – Grounding
Diagram. CORM-Sub7-Gens-2025-1119-1
• Work includes:
o Trenching around pad perimeter per grounding plan.
o Installing bare copper conductor (size per drawings).
o Cadweld exothermic welds or approved irreversible mechanical connections.
o Ground rods driven to depth per the grounding detail.
o Bonding generator pad rebar (if required by E5).
o Installing all required test wells or connections.
B. Testing
• Perform ground resistance measurements following NEC and engineering requirements.
• Submit test results to the City of Rocky Mount for approval.
4. Site Restoration
• Restore any disturbed surfaces to pre-construction condition.
• Remove excess materials, debris, and construction waste.
5. Contractor Responsibilities
• Coordinate all work with City of Rocky Mount site personnel.
• Perform utility locates before any excavation.
• Provide a schedule of work and maintain safe working conditions.
• Follow all substation entries and safety protocols.
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CONTRACTOR: ______________________________
6. Exclusions (Unless Specifically Added)
• Generator equipment installation.
• Wiring/pulling conductors.
• Bollards (if required separately—can be added).
o Bollards are included if shown on Sheet E7.
• Fencing or civil site improvements not shown on plans.
• Any work not shown in the referenced drawings.
7. Submittals Required
• Product data for concrete, reinforcement, conduit materials, and grounding components.
• Concrete mix design.
• Ground resistance test results.
• As-built drawings.
I. PROJECT SCHEDULE
Event
Issue IFB
Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit
Submit Written Questions
Provide Response to Questions/Addendum
Deadline
Submit Proposals
Contract Award
Estimated Completion Date
Responsibility
City
City
Contractor
City
Date and Time
Monday, January 5, 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026,
at 10:00 am
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Contractor
City
Contractor
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at
2:00 pm
TBD
TBD
II. MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT
Instructions: It is mandatory that each Vendor representative be present for a pre-bid/site visit on Wednesday,
1/14/2026. Attendees must meet promptly at 10:00 am Eastern Time at 218 Sutton Rd., Rocky Mount, NC
27801.
The purpose of this visit is for all prospective Contractors to apprise themselves with the conditions and requirements
which will affect the performance of the work called for by this Request for Proposals. Contractors must stay for the
duration of the site visit. No allowances will be made for unreported conditions that a prudent Contractor would
recognize as affecting the work called for or implied by this proposal.
Contractors are cautioned that any information released to attendees during the site visit, other than that involving
the physical aspects of the facility referenced above, and which conflicts with, supersedes, or adds to requirements
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.