Countywide Generator Maintenance and Repairs

Pierce County is seeking a professional and licensed contractor for solicitation 2026-ITB-185 to provide periodic maintenance and repairs for various county-owned generators throughout Washington. The contract is divided into two schedules: Schedule A for maintenance and load bank testing as a purchased service, and Schedule B for repair work as a unit-price public works contract. The total estimated value is 650,000 dollars, with an estimated 450,000 dollars for maintenance and 200,000 dollars for repairs, for a total contract duration not to exceed two years. Award will be granted to a single responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest bid across both schedules. All work must adhere to product manufacturer technical specifications and Washington State prevailing wage requirements. The contractor is subject to rigorous security and safety mandates, including moderate or high-level background checks, CJIS fingerprinting, and PREA compliance for access to secure facilities like the Detention and Corrections Center. Safety protocols include strict adherence to the County Hot Work Procedure, requiring permits and a 35-foot safety zone for ignition source processes. Financial requirements include a 5 percent bid bond and a 100 percent performance and payment bond for the public works portion of the contract. Bidders must submit completed PDF forms via the OpenGov portal by September 25, 2026. The contractor is responsible for all insurance, bonding, and fingerprinting fees, and must maintain a documentation preservation period of six years after final acceptance.