Generator Project

Somerset County is requesting proposals for turn-key installation of three generators set to provide backup power for public safety equipment located at the Tower Road in Madison, 8 County Drive in Skowhegan, and 41 Court Street in Skowhegan. Contractor shall be responsible for design, procurement, surveying, planning, scheduling, estimating, expediting, inspection, quality assurance, quality control, management, administration, supervision, labor, construction, calibration, pressure testing, checking, flushing, pre-commissioning, start-up, and training services, as required for successful project execution and completion. 1.Install a new standby generator system, 10 kW or similar, at the radio tower site on the Tower Road in Madison to automatically provide backup power in the event of an interruption in the utility power supply. 2.Pouring of a new concrete pad to house the generator. Excavated dirt and gravel shall be removed from site. Gravel and grass areas will be restored to present conditions once work is completed. 3.Engineering and design of the standby generator system, including sizing and specifications of generator and associated components. 4.Procurement of all equipment and materials 5.Startup of generator - switching from utility power to generator power shall be completely automatic, with no manual operations required. 6.Generator shall be capable of running without refueling for a minimum of 4 days under normal operating conditions. 7.Automatic text notification to staff regarding system failure starts and stops. 8.The fuel source for the new generator shall be propane. 9.Contractor shall be responsible for safety precautions, permits, notifications and designing of all required grounding. 10.Contractor shall update existing schematics to include new, additional controls if applicable. 11.Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance testing 12.Warranty the complete installation for a period of 24 months following successful commissioning and acceptance by the County. Pursuant to MRSA Title 14 871 (3), if the contracted amount is over $100,000, the contractor is required to furnish a progressive payment and performance bond satisfactory to Somerset county in the sum of 100% of the contract price. The County Commissioner are authorized to set reasonable standards to insure the best interest of Somerset County.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.