Central Energy Plants / Generation &
Transmission

(Eagle Academy data center generator – Pam Beach County)

Upgrading central energy plants requires balancing increased load demands, efficiency improvements, and equipment replacement without interrupting ongoing operations. Gartek Engineering excels in this challenge through phased construction planning that minimizes disruption by integrating temporary systems and coordinating space and power needs. With extensive expertise in power generation, transmission, and electrical distribution, Gartek ensures seamless integration of new systems.

Our team specializes in substation design across all voltage levels and implements advanced relay protection schemes, as well as comprehensive short circuit and coordination studies.

MDC WEST TOWER AND CENTRAL ENERGY PLANT – HVAC AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS UPGRADE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL

The scope of work included providing Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection services, with key tasks such as lining chiller water and sanitary lines, overhauling the deluge system across six floors, and replacing boilers, AHUs, roof-mounted fans, and two Trane chillers (CH-4 and CH-5) at the Central Plant. Based on Gartek’s HVAC analysis, a full redesign of the West Tower HVAC system was completed, including a new dedicated outside air handler unit, adjacent mechanical room, and three additional mechanical rooms for stair pressurization equipment. The project also involved extensive field verification, updated roof and floor plans, and coordination with project consultants, the Owner, PBC Facilities, PBSO, and the Contractor.

GOVERNMENT CENTER – REPLACE MAIN DISCONNECTS FOR GENERATOR ATS’S, WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Gartek provided engineering services for the replacement of two original 1985 bolted pressure switches supplying the normal input of ATS1 and ATS2 at a 277/480V facility. The scope included design and specification of new equipment with current limiting capabilities, coordination with manufacturers and FPL, and site verification of existing conditions. Gartek prepared construction documents for permitting and bidding, responded to County and permit review comments, and supported PBC throughout bidding and construction with RFI responses, submittal reviews, site visits, and final documentation.

EAGLE ACADEMY DATA CENTER GENERATOR, WEST PALM BEACH, FL

The project involves comprehensive plumbing and electrical design services for the replacement and upgrade of the facility’s emergency power system. The scope includes the removal of the existing generator and concrete pad, followed by the installation of two new 800kW/1,000kVA emergency generators. A new 8,000-gallon above-ground fuel tank, along with associated piping and a 200-gallon day tank, was installed to support continuous generator operation. Existing emergency feeders will be reconnected, and new underground and overhead power and control wiring will be installed as part of the upgraded system. Additionally, the project includes the design and installation of new lighting systems to support the facility’s operational needs.