Generator Installation
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 475-F-FY26-001 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| 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 |
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Solicitation Number
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475-F-FY26-001
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Department
COUNTY OF BEAUFORT
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Status Reason
Open
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Opening Date
2026-04-14T15:00:00.0000000
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Posted Date
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2026-03-23T19:52:42.0000000Z
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Primary Commodity Code
Electrical equipment and components and supplies
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Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
2026-03-27T04:00:00.0000000Z
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Special Instructions
Non-mandatory Pre-Bid March 27th 10am
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Solicitation Type
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Select RFP IFB RFI
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Owner
Hollie Jones
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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.
03/20/26
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: ______________________________________________________
03/20/26
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
03/20/26
• 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.
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