230 kW Diesel Generator

Burnet County, Texas is requesting sealed bids for provision, installation, and commissioning of a complete turnkey 230 kW diesel generator system to supply emergency power to critical county facilities, with bids due June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 1601 E. Polk Street, Burnet.

The generator system must operate at 480/277V, 3-phase, 60Hz with a standby power rating of 230 kW/287.5 kVA, producing approximately 346 amps at full load. Acceptable engine manufacturers are Cummins QSL9-G2, John Deere 8.7L/9.0L, or Iveco equivalent, all EPA Tier 3 stationary emergency rated. The system includes a digital controller with automatic start/stop and remote monitoring, a 400-amp main line breaker, a UL 1008-listed automatic transfer switch (225A–400A range), a double-wall sub-base fuel tank with minimum 24-hour runtime capacity (approximately 300–400+ gallons), weather-protective enclosure, engine block heater, battery system with 10-amp charger, vibration isolation mounts, and critical-grade exhaust silencer. Pricing is submitted as a lump-sum bid covering the complete system including installation, warranty, and all specified components.

A bid bond of 5% of the contract amount is required. Performance and payment bonds, each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, are required for contracts exceeding $25,000 and $100,000 respectively. Bidders must provide three vendor references demonstrating similar project experience, signed acknowledgment of all addenda, Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295, certificate of insurance, proof of non-debarment status, HUB participation documentation if applicable, and compliance certifications including Iran/Sudan business engagement, firearm discrimination, felony conviction, and Israel boycott status. Installation must commence within ten calendar days of written Notice to Proceed. A comprehensive post-award electrical system assessment is mandatory before installation, including evaluation of feeder integrity, conduit systems, distribution equipment, grounding and bonding systems, and load verification. Questions are due June 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Sealed bids are due at the Burnet County Purchasing Office, 133 E. Jackson, Burnet, or electronically to bids@burnetcountytexas.org.