Emergency Standby (Water/Wastewater) Generator Installations Project

The City of Waco, Texas has issued a Request for Bid (RFB 2025-024) for an Emergency Standby (Water/Wastewater) Generator Installations Project spanning multiple municipal facilities, specifically targeting the Riverside Water Treatment Plant and WMARSS Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project requires comprehensive generator installation work, including demolition of existing components, civil site work, electrical cabling, switchgear installation, and concrete foundations. Key installation locations include the High Service Pump Station, Admin/Aux Building, Operations Building, and WMARSS South Plant, with detailed technical requirements for generator placement, electrical infrastructure modifications, and 3rd party testing of 100 millisecond transfer systems. Critical procurement dates include a site viewing on June 4, 2025, a non-mandatory pre-bid Zoom meeting on June 5, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., bid questions due by June 11, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. CT, and bid closing and opening on June 26, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. and 2:01 P.M. CT, respectively. The procurement will be conducted electronically through the Bonfire platform, with vendors required to complete comprehensive bid forms detailing unit prices for materials, labor, and equipment.

The City of Waco demonstrates a commitment to providing fair opportunities for vendors, with a specific focus on Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE). While MWBE status will not determine contract award, vendors are encouraged to complete an MWBE form with their bid submission. The bid includes contingency allocations, such as a $200,000 contingency for general conditions and additional Oncor service modification charges ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 for different sites. The project requires detailed coordination with manufacturers and Oncor for service modifications, and provisions for temporary power during equipment changeovers. Interested vendors must register on the Bonfire platform to access bid documents and submit proposals electronically, with potential bidders able to contact Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent, at 254-750-8098 or melaniew@wacotx.gov for additional information. The bid opening will be conducted via Zoom Video Conferencing, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all potential contractors.