ESBD_471596_1765827088199_Amendment 4- Signed .pdf

This is Amendment 4 to a sealed bid solicitation from the Walker County Purchasing Department in Texas for a comprehensive diesel generator procurement and installation project. The project requires the supply and installation of four diesel generators across county locations: a 500 kW unit at the Walker County Courthouse, a 100 kW unit at the District Attorney's Office, a 250 kW unit at the Walker County Annex, and a 60 kW unit at the Walker County Annex III. Each installation includes concrete pad construction, perimeter fencing with lockable gates, and complete electrical and plumbing work. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for December 2, 2025, with 30-minute sessions at each location beginning at 9:00 a.m. Bid submissions are due December 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with bid opening occurring at 10:10 a.m. at the Walker County Purchasing Office. Bidders must submit one original and one copy of their bid response plus a USB drive containing pricing schedules, references, conflict of interest questionnaires, and insurance certificates. The contract is a firm fixed-price agreement with no permitted change orders, extending from the award date through September 10, 2026.

Bids exceeding $250,000 require performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of contract price from a certified Texas surety company, with a 5 percent bid deposit required for bids over $25,000. Contractors must maintain statutory workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 per occurrence minimum, and commercial automobile liability coverage of $500,000 per occurrence. The project is funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. All materials and workmanship require a minimum one-year warranty, and contractors are responsible for providing temporary power during installation while minimizing power interruptions. Compliance with current building codes is mandatory.