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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPU GENERATOR RFP 3-21-2013HARNETT COUNTY FINANCE/PURCHASING REQUEST FOR BIDS GENERATOR FOR HARNETT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FIRM BIDS FOR GENERATOR AND DELIVERY FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015 DUE DATE: NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM MARCH 21, 2014 OPENING DATE: MARCH 21, 2014 TIME: 3:00 PM LOCATION: HARNETT COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES CONFERENCE ROOM 102 EAST FRONT STREET LILLINGTON, NC 27546 QUESTIONS: NEIL THOMAS NTHOMAS@HARNETT.ORG (910) 893-7575 x3074 FAXES OR E-MAILS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR THIS QUOTE THE COUNTY OF HARNETT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS RECEIVED, OR TO SELECT THE BID WHICH, IN OUR OPINION, IS THE BEST OVERALL INTEREST OF THE COUNTY. MAIL OR DELIVER BIDS IN A SEALED ENVELOPE IDENTIFIED “QUOTE ENCLOSED –PU 03212014”, YOUR FIRM NAME AND THE OPENING DATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE TO: Renea Warren-Ford Purchasing Specialist 102 E. Front Street P.O. Box 760 Lillington, N.C. 27546 SECTION I. INSTRUCTIONS PURPOSE: This Request for Proposal serves as official notice that Harnett County is soliciting proposals/bids or a Generator for Harnett County Public Utilities. SUBMITTA L OF PROPOSALS/BIDS: Bids must be submitted on the attached bid form. All bids must be received by March 21, 2014 no later than 3:00 p.m. OFFICIAL SIGNATURE: An authorized official/person acknowledging full understanding of the information contained in this RFP must sign the Execution of Proposal Page. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read at the time and date specified at the Harnett County Public Utilities Business Center, Conference Room 101. SPECIFICATIONS: The attached specifications represent the minimum general characteristics desired in the products/services to be purchased. These requirements are not intended to eliminate competition, but they are intended for the protection of each and every bidder, the County, and to insure, if possible, that all bids submitted shall be upon a fair and comparable basis and that prices submitted shall not be subject to correction or alteration after the bid has been received, opened and read. TECHNICAL INQUIRIES: All technical inquiries/questions regarding this RFP should be addressed to Neil Thomas at nthomas@harnett.org. REFERENCES: Bidders shall provide the names of three (3) references. Reference information shall include the following: company name, company address, contact person and contact number. REJECTION OF BIDS: The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted, to waive informalities in bidding, and to accept a proposal other than the lowest submitted if such action is deemed to be in the public interest. (the remainder of this page is left intentionally blank) SECTION II. SPECIFICATIONS Generator The generator shall be a CAT, Cummins, Generac or Kohler or equivalent to with Diesel Engine Driven, Rated 800 kW, 1000 VA, @0.8 PF, 277/480 VAC, 3 Phase, 60 Hz. To include a one year warranty and guaranteed delivery by June 2, 2014. Controls to have the following: LCD display panel User buttons for start, stop and menu scroll and selection Emergency stop button Push button Master Control buttons (Run Mode, Off/Reset Mode and Auto Mode) LED indication for status Panel mounted battery fuse Panel lights Fault lights Alarm Horn Alarm Silence/Lamp Test button Function: View and adjust system operation parameters, View system faults Viewable/Selectable Parameters: Mode of operations Battery voltage Frequency Time delay countdown Hour meter Engine Speed Fuel level (%) Coolant Temperature Oil Pressure Voltage: phase, phase-to-neutral, total voltage Current Run Relay Event Logging Historical Data Logging Programmable Access Viewable Faults: Over speed Overdrank Common Alarm Low Fuel Level Coolant Temperature High/Low Battery Voltage Oil Pressure High/Low Battery Voltage Battery Charger Frequency meter, ammeter, voltmeter Master Switch Not In Auto Emergency Stop Communications Modbus RTU communications shall be available Generator Features: Level II sound attenuation enclosure with lockable doors Vibration isolators Unit mounted radiator 1200 amp main line circuit breaker Microprocessor controller with automatic starting, system monitoring and protection. The controller system shall also provide local monitoring and remote monitoring. Double Wall Secondary Containment Sub Base Fuel Tank. Fuel Tank will contain enough fuel to run the generator set at 100% of the rated load for the period of 24 hours. Block Heater Battery, battery rack and cables Battery charger Load Banking, Testing and Startup of the Generator (The remainder of this page is left intentionally blank) SECTION IIII. PROPOSAL The undersigned proposes to furnish a Generator as described in this Request for Proposals for the price shown below in accordance with the specifications. GENERATOR COST $__________________________________________ Company Name:____________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________ _______ _____________________________________________________ Name (please print):__________________________________________________ Title:______________________________________________________________ Ph one:_____________________________________________________________ Email:_____________________________________________________________ Signature:____________________________________________________ ______ Date:______________________________________________________________ (the remainder of this page is left intentionally blank) EXECUTION OF PROPOSAL PAGE Generator     Date:    By submitting this proposal, Vendor certifies the following: An authorized representative of the firm has signed this proposal. It can obtain insurance certificates as required within 10 calendar days after notice of award. The Vendor has determined the cost and availability of all equipment, materials and supplies associated with performing the services outlined herein. All labor costs, direct and indirect, have been determined and included in the proposed cost. The Vendor is aware of the prevailing conditions associated with performing this contract. The Vendor agrees to complete the scope of work for this project with no exceptions. Therefore, in compliance with the foregoing Request for Proposal, and subject to all terms and conditions thereof, the undersigned offers and agrees, if this proposal is accepted within (60) days from the date of the opening, to furnish the services for the prices quoted. Vendor:   Mailing Address:    City, State, Zip Code:   Telephone Number:   Principal Place of Business if different from above:    By   Title:    (Type or Print Name)        (Signature)   STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AFFIDAVIT COUNTY OF HARNETT ************************** I, ___________________(the individual attesting below), being duly authorized by and on behalf of __________________ ______________ ("Employer") after first being duly sworn hereby swears or affirms as follows: 1. Employer understands that E-Verify is the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law in accordance with NCGS §64-25(5). 2. Employer is a person, business entity, or other organization that transacts business in this State and that employs 25 or more employees in this State. (mark Yes or No) a. YES _____, or b. NO _____ 3. Employer understands that Employers Must Use E-Verify. Each employer, after hiring an employee to work in the United States, shall verify the work authorization of the employee through E-Verify in accordance with NCGS§64-26(a). 4. Employer's subcontractors comply with E-Verify pursuant to federal law, and Employer will ensure compliance with E-Verify by any subcontractors subsequently hired by Employer. This ____ day of _______________, 201__. Signature of Affiant Print or Type Name: _________________________ State of North Carolina County of ____________________ Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me, this the _____ day of ________________, 201__. My Commission Expires: Notary Public (Affix Official/Notarial Seal)  LS14-369