Chattahoochee County School District Emergency Generators

Chattahoochee County School District is seeking competitive proposals from qualified electrical contractors/engineering firms ("Contractors") to provide design-build services for emergency backup generator systems at two (2) school facilities.

The objective of this project is to assess the power requirements of each school, recommend appropriate generator sizing and fuel types, and perform a turn-key installation to ensure uninterrupted operations and emergency backup during power outages.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, permitting, and engineering required to deliver a complete, turn-key solution. The scope is divided into two phases:

Phase 1: Needs Assessment & Design

• Site Assessment: Conduct site visits at both school locations to evaluate existing electrical panels, service entrance capacity, physical space, and local code requirements.
• Load Sizing & Scoping: Determine required generator kW capacity based on essential critical loads (e.g., life safety, refrigeration/food storage, IT servers, minimal lighting, and HVAC/heating as designated by the district).
• Engineered Specifications: Recommend optimal fuel source (Natural Gas vs. Diesel), automatic transfer switch (ATS) configurations, concrete pad placement, and utility interconnect requirements.

Phase 2: Turn-Key Installation & Commissioning

• Permitting & Approvals: Obtain all required local, state, and utility permits.
• Procurement & Delivery: Supply commercial-grade outdoor generator units and transfer switches.
• Civil & Structural Work: Pour concrete equipment pads, install bollards/fencing where necessary, and ensure proper clearances.
• Electrical Work: Complete all conduit, wiring, connections, ATS installation, and panel integrations.
• Testing & Commissioning: Perform full load bank testing, factory startup, and operational training for school facilities personnel.
• Warranty & O&M: Provide operation manuals and warranty coverage.

Proposals must be submitted **electronically (via PDF)** or delivered in **sealed envelopes** no later than 12/18/26 at **12:00pm**.

**Mandatory** Pre-Proposal Site Walkthrough: Any time before RFP Deadline.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Cost and Price Fairness.
• Plan/Services
• Prior Experience
• Reliability

Contractors must submit a proposal that clearly addresses each of the following sections: Contractor Qualifications & Experience; Technical Approach & Preliminary Assessment Plan; Cost Proposal & Pricing Structure.