How to bid on temporary generator connections for the County of Union

What the County is buying

The County of Union wants a contractor to provide and install a manual transfer switch at the Union County Judicial Center. If the permanent generator fails to start, the switch will let a trailered generator connect through camlock connections and power the existing generator loads.

This is a construction IFB, Solicitation 377-IFB 2026-075. It may suit contractors with relevant electrical installation experience.

Deadline and what to check

The bid deadline is November 09, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET. Make sure your response is submitted as the posting directs before that time.

Check the solicitation documents for the exact submission instructions and any other bid requirements.

Who may be a good fit

This opportunity is relevant to construction vendors able to provide and install a manual transfer switch that interfaces with an existing generator. Review the full documents to decide whether the work fits your capabilities.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) using the “View original source” step. The posting and document list are publicly viewable without an account.

Responding requires a free eVP vendor registration. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool for responses; otherwise, follow the instructions in the posting.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the full solicitation and document list before preparing your response. Confirm the requested work, submission method, required forms, and any specifications in the bid documents rather than assuming details.

Allow time to complete any required registration and submit early enough to verify that your response was received before the deadline.