Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1046-DFW-FW104-132556
Installation of Owner-Supplied Standby Generators and Electrical Upgrades at Roger Reed State Fish Hatchery
Posted
September 09, 2026
Respond By
November 25, 2026
Identifier
BD-27-1046-DFW-FW104-132556
NAICS
238210, 238220, 238190
This opportunity involves construction and electrical improvements at the Roger Reed State Fish Hatchery in Palmer, MA, for the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife). - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fish & Game, Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (MassWildlife) - Products and Equipment: - Two owner-supplied 60 kW propane-fueled standby generators (with accessories such as silencers, battery chargers, governors, radiators, vibration isolators, and sound attenuating enclosures) - Two owner-supplied automatic transfer switches (NEMA 4X rated, microprocessor-based, open and open-delayed transition types) - Concrete generator pad (515 SF) with retaining walls - Pavilion-style wood frame canopy structure with corrugated metal roofing - Electrical equipment: panelboards, service breakers, generator breakers, conduit, wiring, lighting fixtures, and associated demolition/installation - Underground propane supply piping (trenching and backfill by contractor; piping by propane provider) - Services and Scope: - Complete electrical installation and improvements, including wiring, panelboards, circuit breakers, safety switches, grounding, raceways, boxes, underground systems, lighting, and controls - Mechanical HVAC work (including wood blocking for propane pipe routing) - Site preparation, excavation, concrete work, and minor structural work - Coordination with propane provider for new underground supply line - Commissioning and one-year warranty period after completion - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Owner supplies generators and transfer switches; contractor installs - Compliance with Massachusetts building codes, environmental protection, and minority/women business enterprise participation goals - Mandatory pre-bid conference and DCAMM Electrical certification required - Strict adherence to Massachusetts prevailing wage laws and certified payroll reporting - No changes to existing building use or layout - No specific OEMs or generator brands are named; all major generator manufacturers could potentially compete if supply was not owner-furnished.
Description
The Department of Fish & Game, Division of Fisheries & Wildlife is soliciting sealed bids for the installation of two new 60 kW standby generators (owner supplied), two automatic transfer switches (owner supplied), a generator pad, pavilion style structure, and miscellaneous electrical improvements at the Roger Reed Hatchery in Palmer, Massachusetts. The project requires DCAMM Electrical certification. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on-site on November 3, 2026, and bids are due by November 25, 2026.