IFB 2024-B11 Energy Efficient Mobile Generator

Hays County, Texas has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit bids for an energy-efficient mobile generator with dual-fuel capability powered by environmentally friendly energy sources such as ammonia, propane, butane, or hydrogen. The proposed generator must have a minimum of 25kW continuous power for 30 days without refueling and be capable of providing 1 MW of power within a 24-hour timeframe. The IFB also requires a five-year preventative maintenance and repair services agreement. Bids are due by August 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM Central Time, and the anticipated contract award date is in September/October 2024. Detailed pricing instructions include requirements for the purchase of various generator types with trailers, as well as annual and five-year preventative maintenance plans, and hourly labor rates for repair services. The County has set a maximum 20% markup on parts and materials and reserves the right to provide materials and equipment, as well as the right to bid outside the contract for any repair service over $10,000.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The County is looking for vendors with at least five years of similar experience, proper licenses and certifications, and who are not debarred or suspended. The contract award will be based on factors such as total price, the vendor's past performance, and the County's evaluation of the vendor's ability to perform the work. The IFB does not provide an estimated contract value or budget range.