Trailer Mounted Generator

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of one trailer-mounted, 20-kilowatt generator to support the State Parks Division. The solicitation requires quotes for a complete generator and trailer system meeting detailed technical specifications, including a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with electric starting, 60-hertz frequency, fuel tank capacity between 40 and 65 gallons, and comprehensive safety features such as automatic shutdown, electrical trip, and fuel level warning or shutdown mechanisms. The trailer component must be equipped with appropriately sized tires, a spare tire and wheel, single or tandem axle configuration, rear stabilizer jacks, tongue jack, and a 2-15/16-inch ball type coupler, with overall length not exceeding 12 feet. All pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed, encompassing all shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, delivery, tariffs, and offloading fees. New equipment only is required; re-manufactured or "gray market" items are prohibited. The vendor must supply the manufacturer's standard warranty covering 100 percent parts and labor, a list of warranted repair companies, and all necessary operation and service manuals at delivery, along with a dealer's tag valid for 60 days, original Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, and Texas title application documents with correct VIN numbers. Bids must be hand-delivered to the TPWD booth at the Senator West "Doing Business Texas Style Spot Bid Fair" in Irving, Texas on May 11-12, 2026, by 2:30 PM CST, with award determination based on best value criteria including lowest price, technical capability, delivery schedule, and past performance. The contract commences upon issuance and automatically expires upon delivery and final acceptance by TPWD, with delivery not to exceed August 31, 2026, to TPWD Franklin Mountains State Park in El Paso, Texas.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular business categories or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation. The notice contains no reference to existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration with the generator system. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the scope and technical specifications of the trailer-mounted generator and associated warranty and documentation requirements should be considered when preparing cost estimates. TPWD reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities prior to award based on bid results and budget constraints.