Ellington Hanger Power

The Texas Military Department (TMD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB TMD25-FMO-0036466) for permanent power installation at a hangar tent located at Ellington Air Force Base in Houston, Texas. The procurement seeks a contractor to complete comprehensive electrical infrastructure work, including combining lighting circuits, installing EMT raceway, setting junction boxes, trenching, installing PVC conduit, providing heavy-duty protectors and racks, setting a 60-amp transformer, and installing ground rods. Mandatory site visits were scheduled for February 11, 2025, with two time slots at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM CST, and attendance at one visit is required for bid qualification. Bid responses must be submitted via email to procurement@military.texas.gov by February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The evaluation criteria will include best value standards considering price, specification compliance, delivery timeframe, past performance, and other relevant factors. Qualified contractors must provide firm fixed pricing with no minimum compensation guarantee and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, employer's liability, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement falls under NIGP codes 940-54 (Power Supply Installation, Electric) and 910-82 (Wiring and Other Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services), suggesting a broad eligibility for electrical contractors. Potential bidders must complete administrative documentation including a Direct Deposit Authorization Form and an Application for Texas Identification Number. The contract term will run from the effective date stated in the notice of award until project completion. While no specific budget range is mentioned, contractors must include all costs, fees, licenses, and expenses in their pricing submission. The Texas Military Department reserves the right to make an award based on the lowest price meeting specifications or to reject any and all bids. Successful contractors will be required to comply with the TMD Standard Terms and Conditions, which include various statutory and regulatory compliance requirements and provisions for intellectual property rights.