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.
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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
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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:______________________________________________________________
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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
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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