| Description: Region 3 requires contractor support for the installation of a new backup generator system at the regional office located at 615 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The purpose of this requirement is to improve facility infrastructure resiliency by enabling backup power support for the building’s HVAC systems during extended utility power outages. The regional office currently has backup power support for certain electrical and IT systems; however, the facility HVAC systems are not connected to backup power. Loss of HVAC during a prolonged outage could significantly affect building habitability, staff safety, and continuity of mission operations, particularly during periods of extreme seasonal temperatures.
The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, engineering support, coordination, testing, permitting, and related services necessary to install and integrate a separately procured 500 kW diesel generator into the facility’s existing infrastructure. The installation effort is expected to include electrical system modifications, installation of automatic transfer switches, electrical panels, transformer equipment, conduit and wiring, fuel system modifications, steel supports, fireproofing, fencing or gate modifications, crane and rigging support, permitting, inspections, and final engineering documentation necessary to support a complete and operational installation.
The installation must be performed in coordination with the building owner/lessor, building management, utility providers, Region 3 facilities personnel, and other stakeholders as required. Work shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes, permit requirements, industry standards, and building requirements. The contractor shall ensure the installation is properly engineered, safely executed, and coordinated to minimize disruption to ongoing facility operations.
The anticipated installation scope includes:
• Installation of new automatic transfer switches to support generator connection to designated building systems.
• Installation of new electrical panels and transformer equipment required for integration with the facility electrical system.
• Installation of conduit, conductors, feeders, and associated electrical infrastructure in accordance with approved design drawings.
• Fuel system modifications necessary to support the additional generator equipment.
• Structural support work, including steel supports and required fireproofing.
• Crane, rigging, and placement support for generator installation.
• Modifications to fencing, gates, or related site infrastructure necessary to accommodate the installed equipment.
• Electrical permit, inspection, and related construction documentation.
• Additional engineering support required to finalize drawings and obtain applicable approvals.
• Testing, inspection, and coordination necessary to confirm the installed system is operational and ready for use.
This requirement supports Region 3 continuity of operations by reducing the risk of facility closure or relocation during long-term power outages. Without this installation, the regional office may be unable to maintain safe and functional indoor conditions during extended outages because HVAC systems would remain unsupported by backup power. Completion of this project will strengthen facility readiness, protect prior planning and engineering investments, and improve the region’s ability to sustain mission operations during emergency conditions.
The estimated value of the generator installation requirement is $740,000, based on contractor-provided budgetary pricing and supporting project development documentation prepared following schematic design and engineering review. This acquisition forecast narrative is specific to the installation, integration, and related construction services required to make the generator system operational. |
