RFP 2026-0029 Lifecycle Replacement of Existing 60 kW Generator (RFP 2026-0029)

The Savannah Airport Commission is soliciting proposals for RFP 2026-0029 to perform the complete lifecycle replacement of an existing 60 kW natural gas emergency generator with a new 60 kW diesel emergency generator system at the Economy Parking Decks of the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment, including the installation of a UL-listed outdoor-rated generator with a weatherproof enclosure, a new reinforced concrete equipment pad, underground conduit, and all necessary electrical reconnections. The project also requires system startup, commissioning, testing, and operational training, ensuring the final installation meets EPA Tier emissions and local code requirements. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Bonfire portal by September 30, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. EST. The evaluation process is based on a weighted criteria system: Experience and Past Performance (30 points), Technical Approach (25 points), Cost (20 points), References (20 points), and Local Small Business/Minority Business status (5 points). Award notification is expected by November 18, 2026. Required submission documents include a Proposal Certification Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Acknowledgement of Addendum, and reference information for at least three comparable projects completed within the last five years. Contractors must be licensed, insured, and certified for electrical and generator work, and provide a minimum two-year manufacturer warranty on the generator and a one-year workmanship warranty on the installation.