The work includes replacement of generators and electrical equipment at the two locations specified herein, attached drawings and specifications. The installation includes, but is not limited to, the generator system(s), controls, conduits, gas meters split, upgrade and line connection, general construction type work to include general site restoration, provide and install all emergency lighting circuits, removing and disposing of existing emergency lighting (battery packs), removing and disposing of existing generator and all associated wiring, controls and piping as required, etc. when the project is finished, it shall be complete and coordinated whole, and ready for satisfactory service at the following locations: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, 12260 McDonald Chapel Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20902 Tel: 240-740-5990 Judith A. Resnik Elementary School, 7301 Hadley Farms Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Tel: 240-740-3240 The generator system at the schools shall be operational on or before August 18, 2024, and be 100% completed, including but not limited to, all inspections, punch out tasks and total acceptance by MCPS by September 30, 2024. It is anticipated that work on site can begin the day after MCPS Board of Education approves the contract, approval of and upon securing approval from the MCPS Project Coordinator. Late charges will be deducted for failure to meet any target dates without a written MCPS approved extension. (See "Late Charges for Failure to Complete on Time" under Contract Administration.) Some preparatory work will be allowed, such as staging material, etc., in advance of June 17, 2024, upon approval by the MCPS Project Coordinator. The goal has been set for 10% MBE participation Bids in excess of $100,000.00 shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Bid Bonds (A.I.A. Document A310), in the amount of 10% of the bid, naming Montgomery County Board of Education as Obligee. A certified check in the amount of 10% of the bid will be accepted in lieu of the Bid Bond Inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Stephanie Dorah, Buyer II, Montgomery County Public Schools, 45 West Gude Drive, Suite 3100, Rockville, Maryland 20850, fax number 301-279-3173 or email to Stephanie_J_Dorah@mcpsmd.org and Procurement@mcpsmd.org. Questions must be received no later than four business days prior to bid opening in order for the bidder to receive a reply prior to submitting its bid. The Board of Education will not be responsible for any oral or telephone explanations or interpretations. Bidder contact with any other MCPS employee regarding this solicitation until the contract is awarded by the MCPS Board of Education will be considered by MCPS as an attempt to obtain an unfair advantage and result in non-consideration of its bid The successful bidder(s) shall deliver to MCPS Performance and Payment Bonds within five working days after receiving notification of award for individual projects with a contract value of $100,000.00 or more. This cost shall be included in the proposal.