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Reconnect and Integrate Backup Generators at 10 Official Residential Properties

State Department > U.S. Consulate General Cape Town > U.S. Department of StateSol: PR15890647
FFP
est. $80K – $150K

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Quick Brief

The U.S. Consulate General Cape Town seeks qualified vendors to reconnect and integrate backup generators at ten official residential properties, including integration with solar, battery, and municipal power systems. The contract requires proven experience in electrical installations and generator systems, with a mandatory site visit and submission of technical approach, pricing, and past performance references. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer under a firm-fixed-price structure.

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Scope & Requirements

Reconnect and integrate backup generators at ten official residential properties in Cape Town, including installation of Automatic Transfer Switches, interlocks, and control systems; ensure compliance with local electrical codes and Department of State requirements; test and commission all systems.

Deliverables

  • Site assessments at all ten residential properties
  • Reconnection of existing backup generators to electrical distribution systems
  • Integration of generators with solar, battery, and municipal power systems
  • Installation of Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), interlocks, and control systems
  • Testing and commissioning reports for all systems
  • Compliance documentation with local electrical codes and Department of State requirements

Evaluation Criteria

  1. Technical Approach
  2. Past Performance
  3. Price

Contract Details

Contract Typei
FFP
Estimated Value
est. $80K – $150K
Similar contracts award $13K$136K (median $40K, 9,578 awards)Within typical range
No contract value stated; award based on lowest priced technically acceptable offer.
Expected Awards
1
NAICS Codes
Place of Performance
Cape Town, South Africa

Qualifications & Eligibility

Certifications
  • NDAA Section 889(a)(1)(B) Compliance Certificate
Past Performance
Completion of at least three (3) comparable projects within the past five (5) years involving generator integration, electrical distribution systems, and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS). References required.

Agency & Contact

Contracting Organization

Agency
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-Agency
U.S. Consulate General Cape Town
Office
U.S. Department of State

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published1mo ago
May 4, 2026
Became Solicitation1mo ago
May 4, 2026
Tracked
Last Updated1mo ago
May 5, 2026
Site Visit Attendance Confirmation Deadline17d ago
May 18, 202610:00
Mandatory. Must include full name, ID number, contact number, and vehicle details (make, model, color).
Site Visit16d ago
May 19, 202610:00
Mandatory attendance for all prospective offerors.
Proposal Submission Deadline6d ago
May 29, 202610:00
SAST (South African Standard Time).
Response Due6d ago
May 29, 2026

Description

1. General Summary of Services Required. The U.S. Consulate General Cape Town invites qualified vendors to submit quotations for the reconnection and integration of backup generators at ten (10) official residential properties. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supervision, tools, equipment, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform the required work in accordance with the attached

Scope of Work (SOW) for Reconnection of Residential Backup Generators. Work includes, but is not limited to: Conducting site assessments at each residence Reconnecting existing generators to electrical distribution systems Integrating generators with existing solar, battery, and municipal power systems Installing required electrical components (e.g., Automatic Transfer Switches, interlocks, control systems) Ensuring safe, compliant, and fully functional system operation Testing and commissioning of all systems All work must comply with applicable local electrical codes, safety standards, and Department of State

requirements. 2. Contract Details. The purpose of this request for offers is to award a purchase order to the qualified vendor who provides a bid that credibly addresses the

requirements identified in the

scope of work attached and is the lowest priced of all technically acceptable offers. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. 3. Interested Vendors. Vendors must demonstrate: At least five (5) years of experience in electrical installation, generator systems, or similar infrastructure projects Completion of at least three (3) comparable projects within the past five (5) years Proven experience with: Generator integration Electrical distribution systems Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) or equivalent systems References are required and must be included with the quotation. A mandatory site visit will be conducted at the residential properties on May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM. All prospective offerors must confirm their attendance no later than May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM. In your email confirmation of attendance, please provide FULL NAME, CONTACT NUMBER(s) VEHICLE MAKE,MODEL AND COLOUR THAT WILL BE PARKING ON OUR PREMISES of your representatives who will be attending the site visit. Contractors who do not confirm attendance by providing the above information before the deadline will strictly not be allowed entry on the day of the site visit. Please use the below-mentioned reference in your subject line when submitting your interest in attending the site visit. 4. Proposal Submission

Requirements Offerors must submit: Company profile Technical approach demonstrating understanding of the SOW Relevant project experience and references Proposed schedule

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