Collin County New Generator Purchase, Generator Replacements and Installations

Collin County, Texas is seeking sealed bids for the New Generator Purchase, Generator Replacements and Installations project (IFB No. 2025-081), which involves procuring and installing new generators at three county facilities: the Adult Detention Facility Cluster 3, the Juvenile Detention Center, and the Collin County Animal Shelter. The project requires comprehensive generator replacement, including removing existing generators, installing new generators with Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), and conducting full load testing. Mandatory pre-bid meetings were held on May 27 and May 29, 2025, at the Collin County Central Plant, with sealed bids due on June 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must submit detailed pricing across five sections: material and labor costs for each facility's generator replacement and trade-in values for existing equipment. The contract requires contractors to provide various types of insurance, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and umbrella liability insurance, and submit a bid bond of 5% of their total bid.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates, immigration laws, and conflict of interest regulations. The project has an estimated construction cost range between $600,000 and $875,000, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best responsible bidder within 90 consecutive calendar days after bid opening. Successful bidders will be required to provide performance, payment, and two-year maintenance bonds within 10 calendar days of contract award. The project involves complex electrical system modifications, including removing existing 180 kW diesel generators and replacing them with new 700 kW diesel generators, with specific technical requirements following the 2023 National Electrical Code, 2021 International Building Code, and 2021 International Fire Code. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits, coordinating utility shutdowns, and ensuring all electrical connections meet specified technical standards.