UNSPSC 26111611: Auxiliary generator

A generator used to store or supply electric energy using auxiliary power sources including battery.

UNSPSC 26111611 Auxiliary generator is a Commodity code tracking standby and backup power equipment that state and local governments procure for critical facility operations, water treatment and distribution, emergency services, detention centers, airports, and utility infrastructure. Recent solicitations span multiple generator types and capacities—from 50 kW diesel units at correctional facilities to 2,500 kW multi-engine systems at potable water production facilities—along with associated automatic transfer switches, controls, fuel systems, and installation or maintenance services. Issuing bodies include city utilities departments (Tampa, Cumming, Tifton, Eastman), county governments (Columbia County, Glynn County, Ada County, Chatham County, White County, Monroe County, Collier County, Liberty County), state facilities (Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Wisconsin university system), and regional authorities (Milwaukee County, Georgia World Congress Center Authority). A notable pattern emerges in generator maintenance and repair contracts covering multiple units across dispersed county locations, with annual inspection, preventive maintenance, emergency repair, and fuel polishing services requested alongside equipment replacement projects.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia (Cumming, Columbia County, Glynn County, White County, Chatham County, Tifton, Liberty County) and Florida (Tampa, Collier County, Monroe County, Cooper City), with additional solicitations from Maryland, Wisconsin, Idaho, California, and Arizona. The City of Tampa issued a single-source intent for SWECO Vibro-Energy Equipment parts (estimated twenty thousand dollars) supporting its McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility, due July 21, 2026. The City of Cumming, Georgia solicited competitive sealed proposals for a 2,500 kW diesel generator system with switchgear and auxiliary equipment at the Potable Water Production Facility, proposals due August 7, 2026. Glynn County issued an IFB for a 120 kW emergency generator and 800-amp automatic transfer switch installation at Animal Services, due July 22, 2026. Columbia County, Georgia held a mandatory pre-bid meeting June 17, 2026 for backup generator supply and installation at three county facilities (Exhibition Center, Fire Station 16, Building C), bids due July 9, 2026. White County, Georgia sought generator maintenance services covering 24 units across multiple county sites under an RFP, proposals due April 24, 2026 (with an earlier April date for a related solicitation). Chatham County solicited annual service and repair contracts for seven active generator sets at the Detention Center ranging from 5.5 kW to 1,000 kW, with a 30% combined M/WBE participation goal and bids due May 5, 2026.