REQUEST FOR QUOTE: Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

Project: Wastewater Treatment Plant Generator
Date Issued: July 24, 2025
Location: Austin Borough, PA
📍 21 Turner Street, Austin, PA 16720
Project Site Address: 92 PA-872, Austin, PA 16720

Overview

Austin Borough is requesting quotes through the PA COSTARS program for the design, fabrication, furnishing, and testing of:

• One (1) complete 45 kW (53 kVA) propane-fueled generator package

• One (1) automatic transfer switch

Quotes made outside of the COSTARS program will not be accepted. Quotes must include the vendor’s COSTARS Contract/Vendor number.

Key Requirements & Submission

• Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM

• Email Quotes To:
  📧 rreitz@emengineers.com

• Include:

  • Estimated lead times

  • Confirmation that quoted items do not include components listed under section 1.1.3 (work provided by others)

Contact for Questions

Ryan Reitz
Project Engineer, E&M Engineers and Surveyors
📞 814-362-5546 ext. 116
📧 rreitz@emengineers.com

Project Scope

The proposal covers:

Generator Package

• 45 kW propane-fueled engine with weatherproof outdoor enclosure

• 240V, 3-phase, 60 Hz, high-leg delta system

• NFPA 110 Level 1 compliance

• Solid-state voltage regulator, brushless excitation

• Load testing and startup included

• Stainless steel handrails, exhaust muffler, vibration isolation base

• Local and remote annunciator panels, control systems, battery charger, and emergency stop

• One output breaker with ground fault protection

Automatic Transfer Switch

• 200 amp, 240V, 3-phase, outdoor Type 3R

• Open transition (break-before-make), microprocessor-controlled

• UL 1008 and UL 1066 compliance

Work Provided by Others (Not to be Quoted)

• Equipment receiving, unloading, and installation

• Construction of foundation anchors

• Generator/transfer switch installation

• All external wiring and cabling

Submittals Required

• Compliance statement with deviations clearly listed

• Technical brochures, outline drawings, shop and certified drawings

• Generator performance data and wiring diagrams

• Emissions test reports, ISO 9001 certification, parts availability

Other Requirements

• Minimum one-day site inspection by Owner

• Startup testing and operator training

• Factory and on-site testing

• One-year minimum warranty from startup (include options for 2- and 4-year extensions)

• Service contract option to be included

• Six copies of O&M manuals required

Installation & Operating Conditions

• Designed for both continuous operation and long periods of inactivity

• Must meet all local, state, and federal codes including NFPA 70, 110, 37

• Must function under Austin Borough’s environmental conditions