Rebid of Water Treatment System Backup Power

The Franklintown Borough Municipal Authority of York County is soliciting sealed proposals for the Water Treatment System Backup Power Project, identified as Contract 18262.822-1. The project involves the installation of pre-purchased generators and transfer switches at the Well No 1 and Well No 2 sites, including offloading equipment to existing concrete pads and completing all necessary interior wiring and control system connections. Technical specifications include a 40kW Generac Industrial diesel generator for the Water Plant and a 10kW unit for Well No 2, both utilizing TX Series Automatic Transfer Switches. This work is funded by a $130,050.00 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority under the COVID-19 ARPA PA Small Water and Sewer Program, with a grant activity period ending September 30, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PennBid Program by 1:00 PM on March 30, 2026, and must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond for 10 percent of the bid amount. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology to a responsible bidder. The successful contractor must provide performance and labor and material payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount and comply with Pennsylvania Prevailing Wages, the Public Works Employment Verification Act, and various safety and electrical standards including NFPA, NEC, and OSHA. All electrical labeling must be permanent and meet specific material requirements, such as engraved laminated phenolic plastic for equipment and heat-shrinkable polyolefin for control wiring.