Standby Generator Preventative Maintenance, Repairs and Testing Services

The City of Barrie is seeking quotations for the provision of comprehensive preventative maintenance, inspection, deficiency repairs, demand and emergency repair services, and testing for approximately twenty-eight standby generators located in the City of Barrie and the Township of Oro-Medonte. The scope of work includes annual, semi-annual, and quinquennial maintenance in accordance with CAN/CSA C282:19 standards, OEM recommendations, and TSSA and ESA standards. Key requirements include the ability to meet a 1 hour and 30 minute emergency response time, the provision of portable generators as temporary replacements, and the submission of detailed reporting for all inspections and repairs. All work must be witnessed by a City employee, and hazardous materials must comply with Ontario WHMIS and flammable liquids regulations. The contract is expected to be executed the week of December 14, 2026, with an initial term and the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. Award selection is based on a three-stage evaluation process consisting of mandatory submission requirements, a rated technical evaluation requiring a minimum score of 36.00 points, and pricing, which is weighted at 40 points. Qualified respondents must be a single legal entity and provide technicians certified as Truck and Coach Technicians (310T), Industrial or Construction Electricians (442A/309A), or EGSA Journeymen. Additionally, technicians must hold valid CSA Z462 Electrical Safety and Lockout/Tagout training. Selected suppliers must maintain general liability insurance of 2 million dollars per occurrence and 5 million dollars aggregate, as well as 2 million dollars in automobile liability insurance. A performance security deposit of 10 percent of the total contract value is required. Invoicing is to be submitted monthly via electronic funds transfer. All quotations must be submitted electronically through the Bidding System by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.