Lufkin Generator Replacement

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is requesting bids for the hardware and installation of a new 100kW 240/120V single-phase diesel generator at a location in Lufkin, Texas, as well as the demolition and removal of the existing equipment. The contract scope includes site work, landscaping, fencing, bollards, and electrical infrastructure. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 14, 2024, and bids are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on August 27, 2024. DPS will evaluate bids based on the best value standard and past performance, and the contract term is for 1 year with an option to extend for up to 6 months. The contract requires a 1-year warranty on the new materials and labor, and the contractor must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

The contract has a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal of 21.1% for all building construction, including general contractors and operative builders' contracts. Respondents must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) as part of their bid, identifying specific subcontracting opportunities and the percentage of work expected to be performed by HUBs. The solicitation is open to all interested vendors, and there is no mention of any set-asides or incumbent contractors. The contract value or budget range is not provided in the documentation.