IFB_ Emergency Generator Replacement_ E.J. Gare Parking Garage
Federal opportunity from 02 - Chief Procurement Officer • City of Northampton. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 15, 00.
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The City of Northampton invites sealed bids for Emergency Generator Replacement at the E.J. Gare Parking Garage, 44 Kirkland Ave., Northampton, MA, pursuant to M.G.L. c.149. Work includes removal and replacement of the generator and related systems. Estimated cost: $90,000. Prevailing wage applies. Bids due March 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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The City of Northampton is soliciting sealed bids for the Emergency Generator Replacement at the E.J. Gare Parking Garage. This project entails the removal and replacement of an existing generator and related systems with an estimated cost of $90,000. Bids are due by March 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the project is subject to prevailing wage laws.
The buyer aims to improve the functionality and reliability of the E.J. Gare Parking Garage's emergency power system by replacing the current generator.
- Contractors with experience in generator installation
- Firms familiar with prevailing wage projects
- Companies with a history of municipal projects
- Removal of the existing generator
- Installation of new generator
- Upgrading related systems
- Complying with prevailing wage regulations
- Company profile and qualifications
- Detailed bid proposal including timeline and costs
- Certifications of compliance with M.G.L. c.149
- Evidence of past project experience
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- Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements
- Adherence to local and state procurement regulations
- Bid to be competitive with an estimated cost of $90,000
- Consideration for overhead, labor, and materials included in prevailing wage calculations
- Electrical contractors experienced in generator systems
- Plumbing or HVAC subs if related systems are affected
- Potential for changing compliance regulations regarding prevailing wage
- Environmental impact assessments may introduce delays
- Risk of delay in procurement process impacting project schedule
- What specific challenges have been faced in past generator replacements?
- Are there additional requirements for ongoing maintenance post-installation?
- What are the evaluation criteria for the bids?
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- Detailed specifications of the generator
- Environmental impact assessments
- Specific timeline for project completion
- Construction scheduling details
- Insurance requirements
- Bonding requirements for bidders
- Any pre-bid meeting dates
- Previous vendor performance outcomes
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