EST and PWB Backup Power

The City of Princeton, Texas is requesting bids on the EST and PWB Backup Power project, an invitation for bid (IFB No. 100021) with bids due August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through BidNet Direct, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Princeton City Hall. The contract is subject to United States Iron and Steel requirements under Texas Water Code Section 17.183 and Texas Government Code Chapter 2252, Subchapter F.

The scope includes relocating an existing generator from the Dogwood Pump Station to the Public Works Building, furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for construction of approximately 105 square yards of concrete pavement and 45 linear feet of concrete curb with associated appurtenances, and electrical infrastructure including transformers, service entrances, conduit, wire, and related components. The engineer of record is Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Bidders must visit the site and become familiar with site conditions. The successful bidder must submit a qualification statement within three days of owner request; pre-qualification with the bid is not required.

Each bid must include a bid bond of at least 5% of total bid price. The successful bidder will provide performance and payment bonds and evidence of all required insurance, including workers' compensation. Progress payments are made at 90% of completed work value with 10% retainage; final payment follows completion and acceptance. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $500 per day for delay in final completion. Bids must commit to calendar days for both substantial completion and final completion. The City of Princeton will pay for materials on hand, construction material testing, and construction water. Questions are due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. No bid may be withdrawn within 90 days after closing without prior written approval.