Generator Purchase & Installation

The City of Bowling Green, Kentucky Parks & Recreation Department is soliciting competitive bids for the furnishing and installation of one 150 kW diesel standby generator system at the Kummer Little Recreation Center located at 333 College Street in Wayne County. The procurement requires a complete, turnkey standby power system rated for 277/480-volt service with a 600-amp automatic transfer switch, including site preparation, unclassified excavation, construction of a reinforced concrete equipment pad, underground conduit and wiring, electrical integration with existing service, and restoration of disturbed areas. The generator system must include a minimum 48-hour sub-base fuel tank, NEMA 4 enclosure, vibration isolation, battery charger, and block heater, with all labor, materials, equipment, and permits provided by the contractor. Deliverables include complete startup, commissioning, load testing, and operator training to demonstrate full operational capability of the emergency power system. The opportunity was posted on March 6, 2026, with a bid due date of March 25, 2026. Technical drawings and site plans prepared by KLC Electric dated February 3, 2026, along with photographs of the existing electrical room and components, are provided as reference materials to assist bidders in assessing project scope and site-specific requirements.

The procurement documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on eligible respondents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contractor must integrate the new generator system with the existing electrical infrastructure at the facility, requiring coordination with current 277/480-volt service and the existing electrical distribution system as detailed in the provided technical drawings and site utility plans. Service providers must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage prior to commencing work, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Employers' Liability of $1,000,000 per accident from Kentucky-licensed insurers with a Best Rating of A- or better, and must register with myCOI for automated monitoring. Contractors must assume full indemnification obligations and comply with all applicable Federal and State OSHA/EPA regulations. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available procurement documentation.