25-37.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) document from Mississippi State University's Office of Procurement & Contracts for an early procurement project for Howell Hall Additions & Renovations. The bid (Number 25-37/RFX#3160007302) is scheduled to open on April 15, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and specifically seeks materials for a Howell Hall Transformer, Switchgear & Generator Early Procurement. The equipment procurement includes one 70 KW, 480V natural gas generator; one 750KVA, 480Y/277V oil-filled transformer; one 150KVA, 208Y/120V oil-filled transformer; and one 125 amp, 4-pole, 4-wire Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS).

The bid requires compliance with multiple technical specifications, including NFPA, ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards for electrical equipment. Manufacturers must provide detailed documentation, including shop drawings, product data, certifications, and warranty information. The project requires factory testing, on-site installation testing, and a comprehensive one-year service agreement covering maintenance, emergency service, and parts. Cummins Power Generation is listed as the primary equipment manufacturer, with equal systems by Kohler, Caterpillar, and Generac potentially acceptable. The procurement is part of the Howell Building Addition and Renovation project for the College of Architecture, Art & Design at Mississippi State University.