RFP - Engineering Consultant Services for Electric Utility

The City of Dover (City) is requesting proposals to provide Engineering Consultant services in reference to the Operation and Maintenance of the City's Electric System in fulfillment of Section 504 of Resolution -1985 Series Electric Refunding Bond, adopted December 23, 1985 by the City of Dover, and as amended. The City intends to award a Five-Year Firm Fixed Price Contract. These services will include but may not be limited to the items listed in the Advertisement for Proposals, page AFP-1. Question deadline is July 1, 2021 A performance bond shall be required from the successful proposer for a construction contract. Such a bond shall be for the full amount of the contract. If the contractor fails to provide such a bond or a binder within fifteen days of the award of the contract, the award of the contract or the contract shall be void. The bond shall be released by the City of Dover upon successful completion of the contract and upon a detailed inspection of the contracted work. If you have questions concerning this Request for Proposal, they must be made in writing and emailed to me at doverwhse@dover.de.us. All questions must be submitted no later than July 1, 2021. The City of Dover reserves the right to request corrections, clarifications, and/or additional information pertaining to the proposer's response. Proposals will be opened publicly at the time and place designated in this letter. All proposals will be opened in the presence of the Procurement Manager or his/her designee. All other information contained in the proposals shall be considered confidential to avoid disclosure of contents prejudicial to competing offerors during the process of negotiation. The main purpose of the RFP opening is to reveal the name(s) of the proposer(s), not to serve as a forum for determining the award. Method of Contractor selection has not been determined at this point of time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.