ESBD_521002_1781015985182_26-5600-01 ADDENDUM I.pdf

This is an Addendum I to Bid 26-5600-01 issued by Burnet County, Texas for a 230 kW diesel generator system. The addendum clarifies manufacturer specifications for the procurement, which requests the provision, installation, and commissioning of a complete turnkey 230 kW diesel generator system to supply emergency power to critical county facilities. The system must operate at 480/277V, 3-phase, 60Hz with a standby power rating of 230 kW/287.5 kVA and include a digital controller with automatic start/stop capabilities, a 400-amp main line breaker, a UL 1008-listed automatic transfer switch, a double-wall sub-base fuel tank with minimum 24-hour runtime capacity, weather-protective enclosure, engine block heater, battery system with charger, vibration isolation mounts, and exhaust silencer. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with sealed bids due June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Burnet County Purchasing Office or electronically to bids@burnetcountytexas.org. Questions must be submitted by June 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The addendum confirms that Generac is an approved manufacturer for the generator and automatic transfer switch (ATS), provided specifications are met or exceeded, expanding the acceptable manufacturer list beyond the originally specified Cummins, John Deere, or Iveco engines. Pricing is submitted as a lump-sum bid covering the complete system including installation and warranty. A bid bond of 5% of the contract amount is required, with performance and payment bonds each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount required for contracts exceeding $25,000 and $100,000 respectively. Bidders must provide three vendor references, signed acknowledgment of all addenda, Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295, certificate of insurance, proof of non-debarment status, and various compliance certifications. Installation must commence within ten calendar days of written Notice to Proceed, with a comprehensive post-award electrical system assessment mandatory before installation begins.