The Work to be completed under this contract includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to: Disconnect and dispose of existing backup generator and associated equipment at the Lake St. Clair Fisheries Research Station (the Station). Vendor will furnish, install, and start up a new natural gas-powered backup generator (Kw t/b/d based on bids received). Generator must have an automatic transfer switch to provide electricity to all circuits of the Station in the event of a power outage, including all furnaces, air conditioners, and freezers. The automatic transfer switch must activate and deactivate the generator when power from the electric grid is lost and subsequently restored without the need for Station staff to tend the generator manually. The generator must also be placed on a pre-cast equipment pad sized to fit and supplied by the vendor. Installation will be completed in accordance with all applicable codes and vendor will be responsible for all-natural gas and electrical connections and securing all needed permits and inspections. Prevailing wage rates apply.