Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a generator assessment of all elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and administrative buildings. Buildings that currently have generators are listed in Appendix 7, Generator Specifications. B. For each assessment, the successful contractor must: 1. Review as built documents to analyze current generator system and the components being supplied with generator power. 2. Conduct an on-site investigation to verify as-built documentation is correct. 3. Inspect the system for general code compliance and feasibility of upgrades. 4. If a load bank is present, test and verify proper operation according to code requirements. 5. On partially powered sites, determine the difference in capacity (in KW) needed to power the entire building. 6. For fully powered sites, determine the capacity (in KW) that can be added to the existing system. 7. Recommend potential upgrades to each system. 8. Determine what corrections and repairs are needed to bring the generator up to code. 9. Provide an assessment report detailing the findings from the above work. a. Report must include the manufacturer, type, size, age, transfer switch information, panel schedule, run times/hours, and information listed above. b. Submit one (1) electronic copy and four (4) printed copies of the assessment report. C. Additive Alternates: Please provide pricing for the following additive alternates: 1. Perform an assessment and make recommendations to convert each building to a critical operations power system (COPS) as defined by NEC Article 708, including upgrades to each of the following systems: HVAC, fire alarm, security, communications, and signaling. 2. Perform an assessment and make recommendations to convert each high school building to a critical operations power system (COPS) as defined by NEC Article 708, including upgrades to each of the following systems: HVAC, fire alarm, security, communications, and signaling.
