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Wilkins Power Plant Instrumentation and Controls Rebuild

MMLD seeks vendors to modernize and replace the obsolete, deteriorating control systems and wiring for two 2.5MW EMD diesel gensets at the Wilkins 5MW Generation Station in Marblehead, MA, including an optional remote deployment package. Proposals are due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM via the OpenGov portal; contact Allison Jenkins at jenkinsa@marbleheadma.gov.

Marblehead Municipal Light MA

Categories

Power plant operations & maintenance Protection & controls engineering Reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE)

Important dates

  • Published

  • Pre-Proposal Conference

    Wilkins Plant will also be accessible to interested parties for detailed inspection.

  • Questions due

  • Submission deadline

    Deadline passed

AI overview

The Marblehead Municipal Light Department (MMLD) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the modernization and replacement of obsolete and deteriorating control systems and associated wiring for two Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) gensets, totaling 5MW, located at the Wilkins 5MW Generation Station in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The project's primary objectives are to significantly improve safety, mitigate risk, reduce fuel consumption, increase reliability, and simplify operation of this critical generation asset. MMLD is also exploring the option for remote deployment of the station and requests an additional cost estimate for this functionality, which will be evaluated as a separate option of this procurement.

The Wilkins Station houses two 2.5 MW peaking generator units with aging control systems. The existing wiring insulation is in poor condition, posing a risk of fire, electrocution, and machine failure. Physical movement of wires can break the brittle insulation, leading to exposure of 125VDC, 120VAC, and 24VDC conductors and creating cascading wiring hazards. MMLD recognizes the urgent need to upgrade these control systems to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the units. As part of the RFP process, MMLD will make the Wilkins Plant design plans from the initial installation accessible and will make the plant available to interested parties for detailed inspection.

The solicitation document includes sections covering the introduction, project details, pricing proposal, evaluation phases, and a vendor questionnaire. Supporting attachments include the full RFP document (26-MMLD-003 Wilkins IC Rebuild RFP JUL26) and the prevailing wage rates applicable to this power plant instrumentation and controls project. Proposals must address the control system replacement scope, wiring remediation, and the optional remote deployment capability if offered.

Key dates for this solicitation include a pre-proposal conference scheduled for August 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM, a Q&A deadline of August 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and a proposal submission deadline of September 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM. All submissions are made through the OpenGov procurement portal. The procurement contact is Allison Jenkins, Chief Procurement Officer, at jenkinsa@marbleheadma.gov or (617) 357-8579.

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Solicitation number

26-MMLD-003

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