Project Information

Bid Title

Water Works: Generators & Switches

Issuing Agency

City of Manchester

Location

New Hampshire

Published Date

Jun 8, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FY26-804-64

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Bid #	Description	Download PDF	Bid Opening	Addenda	Results
FY26-804-64	Water Works: Generators & Switches Questions: Tim Duval tduval@manchesternh.gov	RFB	RFB DUE: June 25, 2026 By 2:00PM

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MANCHESTER WATER WORKS

281 Lincoln Street

Manchester, NH 03103

(603) 792-2851

REQUEST FOR BID

Manchester Water Works

Generators & Switches

Bid # FY26-804-64

The Board of Water Commissioners, of the Manchester Water Works, invites sealed bids to furnish

a 350-kWGas-Engine-Driven Emergency Generator, 300-kW trailer mounted emergency engine

generator, automatic transfer switch, and manual transfer switch, as described herein. Bids will be

accepted at the Manchester Water Works office, located at 281 Lincoln Street, Manchester NH

03103, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25th. Any questions should be directed in writing to Tim

Duval at tduval@manchesternh.gov. The deadline for questions is June 18th, 2026.

The Board of Water Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids as well as to

waive any informalities.

INDEX

General Requirements and Conditions.................................................................. GC-1 – GC-2

Technical Specifications

Gas-Engine-Driven Emergency Generator ........................................................... 1 – 22

Trailer Mounted Diesel Emergency Generator...................................................... 23 – 37

Automatic Transfer Switch .................................................................................... 38 – 46

Manual Transfer Switch ......................................................................................... 47 – 53

Bid Form .................................................................................................................. 54 – 55

Vendor Information Sheet ...................................................................................... 56

Provisions

Award:

Price:

Requirements:

MANCHESTER WATER WORKS

281 LINCOLN STREET,

MANCHESTER, NH 03103

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND

CONDITIONS

The bid will be awarded on the basis of:

a. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the

bidder as well as the bidder's ability, capacity, and skill to provide the service and

products required.

b. Delivery time, price, specifications, and product comparison.

c. Any and all bids shall be presented to the Board of Water Commissioners for

approval and award at the first regular meeting following the bid opening.

The bid price(s) shall hold firm until the award of a contract. Contract prices shall hold

firm through December 31, 2026 and shall apply to any orders placed during this

period. All prices to be stated on a delivered basis.

a. All proffered bids shall conform to the specifications issued herein. Bids failing to

meet the minimum requirements will be considered unacceptable.

b. A bid form is provided in the following specifications for the insertion of necessary

prices and information on the items as defined in the specification sheet(s). The bid

form and the Vendor Information Sheet shall be completed in full, including

delivery times, with any and all exceptions noted, and submitted to the Manchester

Water Works office, at 281 Lincoln Street, Manchester NH 03103, no later than 2:00

P.M. on Thursday, June 25th. Only submit pages 54 through 56 (Bid Form and

Vendor Information Sheet).

c.Bidder must be able to provide equipment submittals for review by Owner within two

(2) weeks of contract award.

d. Bids shall be proffered on the forms furnished, submitted in sealed envelopes and

notated Generators & Switches Bid, Attn: Tim Duval.

e. The materials shall meet the Manchester Water Works' full approval before

payment is issued on any and all invoices.

f. Invoices shall be paid on the City pay day. All invoices shall be received no later

than the first Wednesday of the month in order to be paid on the third Wednesday of

the month.

g.The Manchester Water Works is exempt of Federal Excise Tax.

h. The Manchester Water Works is authorized to purchase products and equipment

under the State of New Hampshire’s purchasing contracts, at the current bid prices.

GC-1

i. Warranty, length and terms of warranty must accompany the bid proposal.

Bid Withdrawal:

Modification:

Electronic:

j. The Board of Water Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and

all bids as well as to waive any informalities.

k. Any and all materials and/or equipment which does not meet the specifications shall

be replaced by the bidder at no cost to the Manchester Water Works.

l. All drinking water components shall meet NSF 61 as may be applicable.

Bids may be withdrawn prior to the closing time for receipt of bid proposals. A request

to withdraw a bid must be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder. Verbal

requests to withdraw a bid will not be accepted.

Bids may be modified by the bidder prior to the closing time for the receipt of bid

proposals. Modifications must be submitted in writing and signed by the bidder. Only

additions or subtractions to the bidder's original proposal must be stated. Bid prices

are not to be stated. No verbal modifications will be accepted and modifications will

not be accepted after the closing time.

Communication: A bid proposal may be withdrawn or modified by electronic

communication provided such communication is received by the Manchester Water

Works prior to the closing time for receipt of bid proposals. Written confirmation

signed by the bidder must be mailed and postmarked prior to the closing time and

received by the Manchester Water Works within two (2) days from the closing time,

otherwise no consideration will be given to the electronic communication. Electronic

communications shall be addressed to tduval@manchesternh.gov.

NOTE: An electronic version of the summary of all bid prices will be posted on the City of Manchester’s

website – www.manchesternh.gov/bids

All bidders are invited to attend the public opening of their bid. No bid results will be given over the telephone.

GC-2

Copyright 2019 AIA

06/19

SECTION 26 32 13.16

GAS-ENGINE-DRIVEN EMERGENCY GENERATOR

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

SUMMARY OF WORK – 350 kW GAS GENERATOR

A. Provide one (1) stationary gas-engine driven generator in accordance with the following

sections and key components. Proposal shall include all additional services listed within the

following sections including but not limited to testing, warranties, and operator training.

1. Engine.

2. Gas fuel system.

3. Control and monitoring.

4. Generator overcurrent and fault protection.

5. Generator, exciter, and voltage regulator.

6. Load bank.

7. Outdoor generator-set enclosure.

8. Remote radiator motors.

9. Vibration isolation devices.

1.2

DEFINITIONS

A. EPS: Emergency power supply.

B. EPSS: Emergency power supply system.

C. LP: Liquefied petroleum.

D. Operational Bandwidth: The total variation from the lowest to highest value of a parameter over

the range of conditions indicated, expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the

parameter.

1.3

ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished

specialties and accessories.

2. Include thermal damage curve for generator.

3. Include time-current characteristic curves for generator protective device.

4. Include fuel consumption in cubic feet per hour (cubic meters per hour) at 0.8 power

factor at 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0 times generator capacity.

5. Include generator efficiency at 0.8 power factor at 0.5, 0.75, and 1.0 times generator

capacity.

6. Include air flow requirements for cooling and combustion air in cfm at 0.8 power factor,

with air supply temperature of 95 deg F (35 deg C), 80 deg F (27 deg C), 70 deg F (21

GAS-ENGINE-DRIVEN EMERGENCY GENERATOR

263213.16 - 1

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 221310Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

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