Emergency Generators for Hazard Mitigation

The City of Lubbock, Texas is requesting competitive sealed bids for the design and construction of emergency generator systems for hazard mitigation under ITB 26-19785-TF, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

The estimated project budget is $4.8 million. Construction must be substantially completed within 730 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, which will be issued 30 days following contract award. The Lubbock City Council will consider bids for award on November 3, 2026.

Bidders must submit bid security equal to at least 5% of the total proposal amount in the form of a certified check or proposal bond; bids lacking bid security will be disqualified. If the contract price exceeds $100,000, a performance bond of 100% of the contract price is required; if it exceeds $50,000, a payment bond of 100% is required. All bonds must be issued by companies with a Best Rating of "A" or better. The project is subject to Texas prevailing wage requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 2258. Contractors must comply with federal Byrd Anti-Lobbying certifications for bids exceeding $100,000 and Certificate of Interested Parties disclosures, obtain Texas state sales tax permits, and provide comprehensive insurance coverage naming the City of Lubbock as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis with waiver of subrogation.

Bidders may submit responses electronically through the Bonfire portal or in hard copy form; faxed bids will not be accepted. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on September 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. Written requests for clarification or interpretation are due no later than five calendar days before the bid closing date. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award based on compliance with specifications and the most advantageous bid price.