Lift Station No. 1 Generator to Serve Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 542

The Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 542 is seeking a contractor to supply and install a standby 100 kW natural‑gas generator, associated automatic transfer switch (ATS), soft‑starter upgrades, and related civil work for Lift Station 1. The scope includes site grading, concrete work, electrical installation of Siemens soft starters, removal of existing equipment, and ancillary items such as a storm‑water pollution prevention plan and gas‑service allowance. • Install a 100 kW natural‑gas generator with concrete pad and 200 A 480 V ATS. • Replace existing motor starters with Siemens 3RW40 soft starters and upgrade the control panel. • Perform site work (grading, concrete sidewalk, pipe bollards), storm‑water compliance, and ancillary items (fencing, extra concrete, gas‑service allowance). • Project schedule anticipates a 180‑day construction period with a 90‑day warranty/close‑out phase. • Four bidders submitted amounts ranging from $144,169 to $157,100; the contract value is therefore in the mid‑$100‑k range.