Kitchen Generator

Plainwell Community Schools is soliciting bids for design and construction of a kitchen generator installation at 684 Starr Rd, Plainwell, Michigan, with proposals due July 9, 2026.

The scope covers electrical power and natural gas infrastructure for a new 40–50 kW/kVA diesel generator (208/120V, 3-phase, 4-wire) serving kitchen cooler and freezer systems. Electrical work includes a 150A automatic transfer switch (ATS-EMK) and standby panel (EMK); new circuit breakers; recircuiting existing cooler and freezer loads from panel K2 to the new standby panel; conduit routing above existing ceilings with finished paint matching; and complete grounding and bonding per National Electrical Code standards. Natural gas piping requires routing 1.5-inch and 4-inch gas lines from the building connection to the generator location below grade, sized for 500 CFH at 7-inch water gauge. All installations must use licensed gas piping installers and qualified welders per ASME Section IX; full system pressure testing at 1.5 times operating pressure minimum; and demonstration and training upon completion.

Work must comply with Michigan Building Code (2021), Michigan Mechanical Code (2021), Michigan Plumbing Code (2021), Michigan Electrical Code (NFPA 70, 2023), Michigan Energy Code (IECC/ASHRAE 90.1, 2021), Michigan Fire Sprinkler Code (NFPA 13, 2022), and ASHRAE Standard 55 (2023). Design documentation was prepared by IGNYTE DESIGN with MEP Engineer Lentz Becraft, PE. No contract value, set-aside, or preference program is identified in the solicitation notice.