Generators Project

The Fort Worth Transportation Authority, operating as Trinity Metro, is seeking a qualified contractor to procure, deliver, install, and commission a permanent diesel-powered standby generator at the HRP Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The project requires a minimum 150kW standby power generator with specific technical specifications, including a 3-phase, 480V diesel generator with an integral fuel tank providing 24-hour runtime capacity, weatherproof enclosure meeting sound attenuation requirements, automatic transfer switch, and comprehensive controls complying with UL2200 and NFPA 110 Level 1 standards. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site walkthrough is scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 1600 E. Lancaster, with proposal submissions due February 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM via virtual Microsoft Teams or hard copy delivery. The evaluation criteria will assess contractor experience and qualifications (30 points), technical approach and execution plan (25 points), pricing and cost effectiveness (20 points), and project schedule and availability (25 points), with a pass/fail component for audited financial statements. The project encompasses comprehensive services including site preparation, concrete pad construction, electrical integration, permitting, utility coordination, and commissioning, with a fixed-price contract and an initial two-year term.

The procurement is subject to Federal Transit Administration capital grant requirements, including Buy America certification, suspension and debarment compliance, civil rights provisions, and environmental compliance. A five percent proposal bond is required with submission, and successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds of 100 percent each within ten days of contract execution. The project is governed by Davis-Bacon wage determination TX20250026, mandating prevailing wage compliance for various trades. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 commercial general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability per accident. Invoicing will occur monthly with net 30-day payment terms, and board approval for contract award is anticipated in March 2026, with contract execution projected for March/April 2026. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in critical infrastructure upgrades for the Trinity Metro HRP Facility.