Emergency Standby Diesel Generators and Automatic Transfer Switch

The City of Canyon, Texas is requesting bids on emergency standby diesel generators and automatic transfer switches (ATS) to support uninterrupted water utility service, with bids due November 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CDT and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Award will go to the lowest-priced responsive bidder. The project is funded by a Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant and requires compliance with federal procurement standards in 2 CFR 200.317–200.327.

The scope includes procurement and installation of one 500 kW diesel generator, two 150 kW generators, two 80 kW generators, and three 11 kW generators (three-phase or single-phase as specified), paired with corresponding ATS units rated at 800 amp, 200 amp, 150 amp, and 100 amp at various voltages. Deliverables encompass concrete foundations, electrical installation, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) modifications at specified locations, remote monitoring capabilities with cloud-based controls, factory-authorized 24/7 emergency service support with on-site response within four hours, and on-site operator and maintenance training. All software licenses, cloud services, cellular communication, monitoring subscriptions, and connectivity fees must be included in the bid price, with a minimum five-year remote monitoring subscription provided at no additional cost to the City. Bid price is firm for ninety calendar days following bid acknowledgment.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount; the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to one hundred percent of the contract price. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation (statutory), comprehensive general liability ($500,000 each occurrence; $1,000,000 aggregate), and comprehensive automobile liability ($500,000 combined single limit). Written questions are due October 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with answers provided by October 30, 2026.