Englewood Area Fire Control District

As a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project, the Sub-Recipient shall provide backup power to the Englewood Area Fire Control District Headquarters, located at 579 South Indiana Avenue, Englewood, Florida, 34223. The HMGP project shall provide protection by the purchase and installation of a 60-kW propane-powered permanent generator, or one of suitable size as determined by the supplier and/or an electrical engineer during the bidding process, capable of adequately powering all essential building systems. The generator installation shall include an automatic transfer switch (ATS), a concrete base, all necessary electrical connections, and a properly designed, ventilated, and compliant propane (LP) storage tank to supply the generator. The proposed generator shall mitigate the impacts of power loss while maintaining full operational capacity of critical systems, including communications, lighting, HVAC, IT infrastructure, access control, and other essential functions during and after severe weather events or other causes. This shall ensure the continuity of emergency response operations, preserve the functionality of the building, and protect the safety and well-being of the local community during and after severe weather events or other power outages. The generator(s) shall be protected against a 500-year flood event by implementing specific activities or by locating the generator(s) outside the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), comply with applicable National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements and shall be protected against wind with a rated enclosure and appropriate anchoring based on its location requirements per ASCE 7 standards. The selected site shall provide sufficient space to maintain and fuel the generator(s) and shall comply with the National Electrical Code working clearance requirements.