2025-10 - Standby Generator Ypsilanti District Library

Ypsilanti District Library (“Owner” or “Library”) is seeking sealed bids for the acquisition and installation of a natural gas backup generator system at the Whittaker Road branch. This project is funded primarily by an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant awarded by Washtenaw County using federal funds. The building is located at 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI and has natural gas service provided by Constellation Energy. The standby generator is to be installed and connected to the natural gas supply and be used to provide sufficient power to the building in the event of a power loss to operate the heating system, emergency lighting, elevator, computer server room, the computer closet, security systems, and air conditioning system for the computer areas specified. Also included in the main project is installing proper foundation for the generator along with training, warranty and service agreement. Upon completion of its work, the successful Bidder must provide a fully functional unit with all governmental approvals and a warranty acceptable to the Library. A secondary desire of the Library is to have sufficient power to operate the parking lot lighting in an emergency which should be bid as an alternate