Project description
We are looking for a licensed electrician or generator installation contractor to install a whole-house standby generator system powered by natural gas or propane, complete with an automatic transfer switch (ATS). The property is a single-family house with a 200-amp electrical panel, and we want the generator sized to cover essential circuits: well pump, sump pump, refrigerator, HVAC blower, and general lighting circuits — roughly 14-18 kW depending on your load calculation.
Scope of work includes: pouring or setting a level concrete or composite pad at the specified clearance from windows, doors, and property lines per local code; running and connecting the gas line from the meter or propane tank to the unit, sized for correct BTU draw; installing the automatic transfer switch next to the main panel and wiring it to isolate backup circuits from the utility feed; running conduit and cable between the generator, the ATS, and the panel; and coordinating the required electrical and gas permits and the final inspection.
We would like a contractor who pulls their own permits, handles the gas sub-contractor relationship (or has an in-house gas-certified installer), and performs a startup test with a simulated utility outage to confirm the transfer time and load handling. Please include in your proposal: the generator size and model class you recommend based on our panel and square footage, expected fuel consumption at full and partial load, pad and clearance requirements, exhaust and carbon-monoxide-sensor shutoff compliance, warranty terms on the unit and the transfer switch, and a realistic project timeline from permit application to commissioning.
Photos of similar completed installations and references from recent standby generator projects are appreciated. We are flexible on exact brand and are mainly interested in a safe, code-compliant, properly sized system with clear documentation for future maintenance and annual service.
Scope of work includes: pouring or setting a level concrete or composite pad at the specified clearance from windows, doors, and property lines per local code; running and connecting the gas line from the meter or propane tank to the unit, sized for correct BTU draw; installing the automatic transfer switch next to the main panel and wiring it to isolate backup circuits from the utility feed; running conduit and cable between the generator, the ATS, and the panel; and coordinating the required electrical and gas permits and the final inspection.
We would like a contractor who pulls their own permits, handles the gas sub-contractor relationship (or has an in-house gas-certified installer), and performs a startup test with a simulated utility outage to confirm the transfer time and load handling. Please include in your proposal: the generator size and model class you recommend based on our panel and square footage, expected fuel consumption at full and partial load, pad and clearance requirements, exhaust and carbon-monoxide-sensor shutoff compliance, warranty terms on the unit and the transfer switch, and a realistic project timeline from permit application to commissioning.
Photos of similar completed installations and references from recent standby generator projects are appreciated. We are flexible on exact brand and are mainly interested in a safe, code-compliant, properly sized system with clear documentation for future maintenance and annual service.
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