Architectural and Engineering Design Standards

APPENDIX H

University of Iowa

Emergency Generator Specifications

The intent of these specifications is to establish a level of quality and desired function of the
equipment specified that can be met by various suppliers. The equipment includes a single
1200 rpm or 1800 rpm diesel engine-generator set having a capacity of not less than 965 kW,
associated remote radiators for cooling purposes, control panel and electrical distribution
switchboard.

These specifications include furnishing a continuously rated, for standby use, diesel engine-
generator set delivered to the site (University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC), Iowa City,
IA) complete with all necessary accessories as may be hereinafter set forth. The term
“continuously rated for standby use” shall mean that the set will be for standby service but
once started shall be capable of carrying a full load on a continuous basis for an indefinite
period of time. Unloading and setting of the set shall be part of a separate contract.

UIHC reserves the right to reject any or all bids where in their opinion the equipment offered
does not meet the functional requirements of this installation. The University reserves the
right to accept any bid where, in their opinion, the equipment offered meets the functional
requirements of this installation, whether or not the equipment offered meets the technical
specifications. UIHC shall be the sole judge in making this determination.

The equipment as specified shall be included in a proposal as a lump sum amount and shall
be known as Base Bid. Where items are indicated as Alternates to the Base Bid, separate
prices shall be indicated on the proposal as additions to or deductions from the Base Bid
amount.

A. Engine-Generator

The engine-generator set shall be the product of a United States of American manufacturer,
regularly engaged in the manufacture of generator plants. The set and controls shall be built
and tested by the engine manufacturer precluding divided responsibility. The set shall be
tested by the manufacturer of the set, as hereinafter specified in paragraph 4. Certified test
reports of the complete assembly shall be available from the engine manufacturer showing the
plant’s power rating, voltage and frequency regulation, and other pertinent data.

1. Rating

The continuously rated for standby use output of the set shall mean the set’s full continuous
derated output under the climatic conditions shown below.

The single diesel engine shall be derated for the following ambient conditions:

• Altitude: 750 feet above sea level

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November 1, 2016