This municipal procurement seeks qualified contractors to replace emergency‑power generators at the Wilmington Fire Department Headquarters and Fire Station 7. The scope includes removal of existing gensets, supply and installation of new Generac‑based generators, integration with existing electrical systems, and provision of a fuel system (day‑tank optional with engineering justification). Bidders must hold a valid North Carolina Chapter 87 contractor license, schedule site visits through the designated contact, and acknowledge each addendum. A 14 % minority‑business subcontracting goal is required, with good‑faith effort documentation. The solicitation follows a sealed‑bid competitive process, with the most recent bid‑submission deadline extended to 24 Sep 2024. No budget or award information is disclosed at this stage.
• Work: Generator removal, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning (Generac basis of design).
• Location: Wilmington Fire Department Headquarters and Fire Station 7, Wilmington, NC.
• Requirements: NC Chapter 87 license, 14 % MBE/DBE subcontracting goal, acknowledgment of addenda, and compliance with fuel‑system specifications.
• Timeline: Pre‑bid conference 25 Jun 2024; latest bid deadline 24 Sep 2024; bid opening 30 Jul 2024 (original) with extensions noted in subsequent addenda.