Well House Generator Transfer Switch Improvements

The City of Clermont is seeking a qualified contractor to provide electrical improvements at two existing well house locations to allow for the safe connection of portable generators during power outages. The project will improve emergency power readiness and operational reliability at these facilities.

The City of Clermont intends to complete electrical improvements at two existing well house locations to enable the safe connection of portable generators during a loss of utility power. The successful bidder must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, transportation, permitting, and incidentals necessary to provide complete and operational installations.

Work must be performed at the following locations:

• 4th Street Well: 460 W. Minnehaha Ave., Clermont, FL 34711
• Grand Highway Well: 100 Bloxam Ave., Clermont, FL 34711

At each location, the successful bidder must:

• Furnish and install one (1) new outdoor-rated, 400-amp, 480-volt, three-phase, three-position Utility-Off-Generator switch.
• Provide a NEMA 3R enclosure suitable for outdoor installation.
• Install the switch in-line with the existing 400-amp electrical service.
• Furnish and install new conductors from the existing disconnect to the new switch and from the new switch to the existing load-side equipment.
• Complete all required conductor terminations and electrical connections.
• Furnish and install all conduit, fittings, supports, connectors, hardware, and other materials necessary for a complete installation.
• Remove debris, packaging, surplus materials, and other waste generated by the work and leave each work area clean upon completion.

The successful bidder must obtain all permits required to complete the work, provide any drawings or supporting documentation required for permitting, and coordinate and arrange all required inspections. Temporary electrical shutdowns will be required. No electrical service may be interrupted without prior City authorization.

The successful bidder must complete all work within **forty-five (45) calendar days** after Notice to Proceed. Upon completion, the successful bidder must test each transfer switch in all three positions: Utility, Off, and Generator, and obtain approval of the completed installations from the City's designated electrical representative. A minimum one (1) year warranty covering defects in workmanship is required.

Submission

Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov Portal by the date and time specified in this solicitation. Bids will not be accepted by email, fax, or any method other than the Portal. All Bids must remain valid for at least ninety (90) calendar days after the Bid Deadline.

Award

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. The City intends to make a single award.

Bonds and Contract Term

• No Bid Bond is required for this solicitation.
• No Performance or Payment Bonds are required for this solicitation.
• No Liquidated Damages are required for this solicitation.
• No renewal options are available under this solicitation.

Insurance

• Commercial General Liability: **$1,000,000** per occurrence, **$2,000,000** general aggregate, **$2,000,000** products and completed operations aggregate.
• Automobile Liability: **$1,000,000** combined single limit.
• Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability: **$1,000,000** each accident, disease each employee, and disease policy limit.
• Excess (Umbrella) Liability: **$1,000,000** per occurrence and aggregate.

Site Visit

A site visit will be conducted immediately following the pre-bid conference. Bidders wishing to schedule an additional site visit must contact Edward Rashinskas at erashinskas@clermontfl.org to make arrangements.