The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the existing 675 kW diesel generator and automatic transfer switch (ATS) at the Allegheny National Fish Hatchery in Warren, PA. The work includes de‑energizing, removing, and disposing of the current generator, installing a new 500 kW CAT skid‑mounted generator on the existing concrete pad, reinstalling associated electrical, fuel, and exhaust systems, and providing a new ATS. All work must comply with federal, state, and local codes (NEC, NFPA 110, NFPA 37) and OSHA safety standards. A temporary backup generator must be on‑site to limit power interruption to 30‑60 minutes. The contractor will also conduct full load‑bank testing, ATS functional testing, and provide operator training, O&M manuals, warranty documentation, and as‑built drawings. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, valued between $100 k and $250 k, with a 12‑month performance period after notice to proceed.
• Remove existing 675 kW CAT generator and associated accessories, including temporary removal of five bollards and a 2,000‑gal diesel tank.
• Install new 500 kW CAT standby generator on existing pad, reconnect all electrical, fuel, and exhaust systems, and reinstall the diesel tank.
• Replace existing ATS with a new unit and re‑wire as required.
• Obtain all necessary permits and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 110, NFPA 37, and OSHA 29 CFR 1926/1910.
• Perform staged load‑bank testing (25‑100 %) and ATS functional tests.
• Provide on‑site operator training, O&M manuals, warranty info, and as‑built drawings.
• Submit required submittals (technical data, rigging plan, schedule, drawings) in Word, PDF, and AutoCAD formats.