Emergency Generator Replacement Project

The City of Temple City is soliciting sealed bids for the Emergency Generator Replacement Project (P26-08), a turnkey public works project with an estimated cost of $110,000.00. The scope of work involves the removal and disposal of an existing generator and two transfer switches, followed by the installation of a new generator and two owner-furnished, contractor-installed transfer switches at City Hall and the Council Chambers. Key technical requirements include performing a certified Megger test, conducting 30 days of system monitoring, and ensuring the new equipment meets UL requirements and ICC AC-156 seismic acceptance criteria. The project also includes electrical work, concrete pad modifications, and site restoration. Bids must be submitted in writing to the Office of the City Clerk by October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Qualified bidders must possess valid California A or C-10 licensure and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 23, 2026. Submissions must include a 10% bid bond, and the successful contractor will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds. All work must comply with the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, Caltrans standards, and California Labor Code requirements regarding prevailing wages and apprentice employment. Failure to meet project timelines may result in liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day.