ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

Evergreen Post Generator Replacement

106 Hillcrest Drive

Evergreen, Alabama 36401

Instructions and Conditions:

This document constitutes a set of written general specifications and requirements to remove and install a propane-operated generator.

General Qualifications:

Bidders (Respondent or Contractor) shall have a current Alabama Business License.

Bidders (Respondent or Contractor) shall have a certified electrician(s).

Bidders (Respondent or Contractor) shall have a certified plumber/gas fitter’s license.

Bidders (Respondent or Contractor) must demonstrate qualifications to ALEA by submitting at least three (3) commercial references.

Key Points:

Conditions of Property:

The contractor is responsible for the conditions of all existing roadways, sidewalks, parking lots, buildings, and property used during the removal phase of old equipment and installation phase of new equipment.

Safety:

The contractor will provide and maintain all barricades, guard railings, caution tape, temporary protection, and safety equipment for ALEA personnel, staff, trainees, and contractor workers.

The contractor must provide secure protection of new equipment during the installation process.

The contractor must strictly comply with all federal, state, and local codes and OSHA safety regulations.

Specifications:

18-20 KW

Fuel type: Propane

Single Phase, 240 volts

Automatic Transfer Switch: NEMA 1R or NEMA 3R enclosure, single phase, 100/200 amp (pending site visit discussion), 240 volts, 60Hz

Unit shall indicate (at a minimum)

1) Ready to run conditions

2) Engine run hours

3) High engine temperature

4) Low oil pressure

5) High oil temperature

6) Engine over crank

7) Start battery condition

8) Internal wiring fault

9) Control wiring problem / fault

10) Battery charger for generator battery

General:

The contractor is totally responsible for acquiring all permits necessary to perform the items listed in the ITB.

The contractor is responsible for all debris removal incurred.

All operations will be coordinated with the Radio Engineering Shop and the ALEA location, so it does not interfere with normal business operations to a minimum.

The contractor shall be responsible for making all claims against delivery carriers for missing or damaged items.

The contractor must coordinate with the ALEA representative with respect to parking, material staging, storage areas, use of utilities, allowable hours of work.

Warranty:

All manufacturers’ warranty obligations of the product will be maintained for the standard five (5) year warranty period

The warranty date will begin on the date the new system is installed, tested, and operational as intended.

Payment for work:

Final payment shall not occur until a final walk thru inspection is done and approved by an ALEA representative.

Final payment shall not occur until training has been provided satisfactorily to an ALEA representative and maintenance personnel.

Final payment shall not occur until 100% of the scope of work has been completed satisfactorily.

Scope of work:

The State of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is requesting bids to replace the backup generator at the Evergreen Post. The generator in place is a Kohler, 240v, 60hz, propane with 100-amp auto transfer switch. Bid shall include all parts and labor to replace the generator, transfer switch and all necessary electrical connections.

Installation should include the following:

1) REMOVAL:

Disconnect power to existing generator.

Remove and dispose of old generator.

2) INSTALLATION:

Install new generator.

Install new transfer switch Automatic transfer switch/controller shall be NEMA1 or NEMA3 compatible with associated generator Install connections to the propane fuel source.

Make all necessary electrical connections to existing building circuits.

All wiring, connections, and grounding shall be installed per industry standard.

Generator pads and all necessary parts shall be included.

This is a turnkey solution.

3) TEST SYSTEM

Remove locks from electrical source Start up new system and test for proper operation Advise ALEA representatives upon completion of work

4) WORK SCHEDULE

Work on the outside unit will be performed during normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday