Henderson County Municode #ITB: EMS # 3 Generator Replacement (Rebid)

Turnkey 50 kW Generator and Electrical Infrastructure Replacement at EMS Station #3

Henderson County is seeking a turnkey replacement of the standby generator and related electrical infrastructure at EMS Station #3 in Flat Rock, North Carolina. - Government buyer: Henderson County Government, through the Henderson County Finance Department. - OEMs: Kohler, Cummins, Caterpillar, and Generac are listed as acceptable generator manufacturers; equivalent equipment may be proposed with documentation showing it meets requirements. The existing transfer switch is identified as Generac. - Primary equipment: One 50 kW, 120/240V single-phase natural-gas standby generator; one 200A automatic transfer switch; one 200A service-entrance-rated meter/main panel; and one 200A-bus, 40-circuit subpanel. - Generator features and testing: Sound-attenuated weatherproof enclosure, digital programmable controls and alarms, weekly test programming, five owner-monitoring contacts, startup, training, and a four-hour load-bank test. Warranty requirements are five years from the generator manufacturer and one year for the complete installation. - Related materials: Breakers, grounding and bonding components, conduit, conductors and wiring, and a reinforced concrete generator pad with anchors. See the line items for specified quantities and details. - Installation scope: Remove and turn over or dispose of existing equipment as directed; install and connect the new equipment; modify panels and circuits; provide gas piping through a licensed plumber; and complete permitting, inspections, testing, cleanup, and closeout documentation. The natural-gas supplier provides the gas meter. - Notable requirements: Work must meet applicable code and manufacturer requirements; above-grade PVC conduit is not permitted. No specific equipment model or part number is stated, and the project duration is not fixed.

Description

Henderson County is seeking bids for turnkey replacement of the EMS Station #3 generator and transfer switch. The work includes removal of existing equipment and installation of a new 50 kW, 120/240V single-phase natural gas generator, a 200-amp automatic transfer switch, electrical panels, conduit, wiring, grounding, and a concrete pad. The contractor is responsible for labor, materials, permits, inspections, disposal, testing, training, and related closeout documentation; the generator must be from Kohler, Cummins, Caterpillar, or Generac. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 20, 2026, is required, and bids are due October 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

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