Diesel Generators

Walker County Purchasing Department is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive diesel generator procurement and installation project across four county locations in Huntsville, Texas. The project involves supplying and installing generators with varying capacities: a 500 kW generator at the Walker County Courthouse, a 100 kW generator at the District Attorney's Office, a 250 kW generator at Walker County Annex, and a 60 kW generator at Walker County Annex III. Each installation requires concrete pad construction, perimeter fencing with lockable gates, complete electrical and plumbing work, and coordination with on-site contractors. Site visits are scheduled for December 2, 2025, with 30-minute sessions at each location starting at 9:00 a.m. Bid submissions are due December 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with bid opening at 10:10 a.m. at the Walker County Purchasing Office. Bidders must submit one original and one copy of their bid response, along with a USB drive containing required documentation such as pricing schedules, references, conflict of interest questionnaire, and insurance certificates.

The contract, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), 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 a performance bond and payment bond at 100 percent of the 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 $1,000,000 per occurrence minimum, and commercial automobile liability coverage of $500,000 per occurrence. The contractor is responsible for providing temporary power during installation and minimizing power interruptions. Mandatory insurance requirements and compliance with current building codes are critical, with a minimum one-year warranty required on all materials and workmanship. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical and logistical requirements of this comprehensive generator installation project.