Emergency Generator Replacement

The Town of Cowpens in South Carolina is soliciting competitive bids for a complete turnkey replacement of the emergency generator system at the Cowpens Fire Department. The project involves the removal of the existing system and the installation of a new 80 kW Cummins liquid-cooled standby generator, a 400 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch, and a Norgas regulator. The successful contractor will be responsible for all associated labor, materials, electrical and gas work, transportation, crane and setting costs, and the procurement of all necessary permits and inspections. The new system is to be installed on the existing generator pad. Key deliverables include the full commissioning of the system, which encompasses generator start-up, load testing, verification of automatic transfer operation, and the provision of training for department personnel. The contract requires a comprehensive support package consisting of a 10-year extended warranty or Premium Protection Package, one year of monitoring subscription, and one year of liquid-cooled generator maintenance including two scheduled visits. Bidders must provide a total turnkey price that includes all administrative and supervisory costs, with any assumptions or exclusions clearly identified in the bid. The response deadline for solicitation 090226 is October 30, 2026.