Austin Electrical Service Power Installation

The Texas Department of Public Safety is requesting bids on installation of a 400-ampere electrical service at DPS Headquarters, 5807 Guadalupe Street, Building N, Austin, Texas 78752, under IFB 405-26R0027061, with bids due September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

The scope covers installation of a new 400-ampere single-phase 120/240-volt overhead electrical service to support a new portable building, including all permitting, coordination, and inspections with the City of Austin and Austin Energy. The electrical panel must accommodate at least four 100-ampere, two-pole bolt-in breakers with provisions for future additions, with Square D as the preferred brand. All work must occur during standard business hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays) and comply with state, local, and federal codes. Personnel must possess a minimum of three years of electrical field experience. The contractor must submit a project schedule within 20 days of contract receipt and participate in a mandatory preconstruction conference. A one-year warranty covering 100 percent of materials and labor from substantial completion is required. Background checks are mandatory for all workers and subcontractors. The contractor must maintain two-hour emergency response availability and provide an operational demonstration upon completion.

Prevailing wage rates per Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 apply. Performance and payment bonds are required if the contract exceeds thresholds ($100,000 for performance; $25,000 for payment), with bond costs included in the base bid. DPS will withhold 10 percent retainage until all work is accepted and warranty documentation is received. The contract term runs from the effective date through August 31, 2027, with DPS retaining the right to extend for up to six additional months for re-advertising or transitioning. The contract is subject to continued funding availability. Written questions are due September 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT, with answers anticipated by September 14. Contract award is anticipated September 23, 2026. Bidders must submit responses electronically to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room and provide evidence of financial stability and customary industry insurance coverage.