How to bid on a generator installation for Beaufort County, SC

What Beaufort County is buying

Beaufort County is seeking bids to provide and install an emergency standby generator for its Administration Building at 100 Ribaut Road in Beaufort. The generator is intended to supply emergency power to the building’s entire electrical load.

The work includes the generator, an automatic transfer switch, electrical materials and controls, plus related interior wall and ceiling work, sidewalk work, a concrete pad, and an architectural screen wall. This may suit vendors that can manage generator installation and coordinate the associated electrical and construction work.

Deadline and submission timing

The opportunity was published October 9, 2026. Bids are due November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through OpenGov before the deadline. The available information does not state what happens after bids close, so check the solicitation for any further instructions.

Who this opportunity may suit

This construction opportunity may fit a generator or electrical contractor with experience installing standby power systems for buildings. Firms handling concrete, architectural screening, interior work, or sidewalks may also be relevant as prime contractors or project partners.

How to access and respond

Open the opportunity in OpenGov Procurement using the “View original source” access step. A brief security check may appear the first time; let it finish so the project page can load.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Addenda notices come through OpenGov, so check the portal for updates while preparing your bid.

Prepare a complete, coordinated bid

Review the plans and solicitation carefully to understand how the generator, transfer switch, electrical work, pad, screen wall, and related building work fit together. Confirm which tasks your firm will perform and coordinate any partner or subcontractor responsibilities before submitting.

Use the portal’s question process to clarify uncertainties, and review addenda for changes. Allow time to prepare the response and submit it through OpenGov before 3:00 PM ET on November 10, 2026.