EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT AT FIRE STATION 8 AND NEWBURG RD. TRANSMITTER SITE

The City of Rockford is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the existing emergency natural‑gas generator at Fire Station 8 and relocate the old unit to a transmitter site on Newburg Road, including all associated civil, electrical, and gas work. The scope covers removal, installation of a new 200‑amp minimum generator, concrete pad construction, new wiring, gas piping, directional boring, permitting, start‑up testing, training, and a one‑year warranty with 24/7 service response. Bids must be submitted by 11 Nov 2026 11:00 AM; attendance at a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 28 Oct 2026 is required. • New natural‑gas generator (Kohler, CAT, Cummins or equivalent) to be installed at Fire Station 8. • Relocation and re‑installation of the existing generator at the Newburg Rd. transmitter site. • Concrete pad, secondary wiring, CT cabinet, ATS, gas piping, and directional boring as needed. • All permits, inspections, and a one‑day on‑site start‑up with load‑bank testing. • Vendor‑provided training (minimum 1 hour) for City personnel and 24/7 emergency service guarantee. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (Oct 28, 2026) at the fire station; site visit to transmitter location included. • Bid bond, performance bond, prevailing‑wage compliance, apprenticeship participation, and insurance requirements apply.