TDEM Warehouse Generator

The Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM), procuring on behalf of SSC Services for Education through a regional procurement framework, is seeking qualified contractors for the procurement and installation of an emergency backup standby generator system at the TDEM San Antonio Warehouse located at 6907 Lancer Boulevard. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive emergency power infrastructure upgrade including construction of a concrete pad, provision of a generator distribution switchboard, installation of a generator-mounted load bank, installation of three automatic transfer switches for building distribution points, replacement of two existing docking stations with four-pole type units, installation of a third docking station for future tenant loads, and construction of a distribution panel for future tenant use. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the TDEM Warehouse, with proposals and Health and Safety Plans (HSP) due February 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM, followed by a public proposal opening at 2:30 PM the same day. Submissions must be delivered to Mick Deeds at the Maintenance Department, One University Way, Portable #102 in San Antonio, Texas 78253. Technical inquiries should be directed to A/E Contact Mike Williams at Cleary Zimmermann (Mikew@clearyzimmermann.com, 210-361-2500), while SSC Project Manager James P. Tanksley (James.tanksley@sscserv.com, 361-534-9053) handles submission process questions. The RFP and construction documents are available electronically through the e-Builder portal.

This procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan requirement, with monthly HUB Progress Assessment Reports due with each pay application, representing a set-aside designation that encourages participation by disadvantaged enterprises. Joanna Morgan at TDEM (Joanna.Morgan@tdem.texas.gov, 737-262-7211) serves as the HUB point of contact for related questions. No incumbent vendor information or existing technology integration requirements are specified in the procurement documents. The primary TDEM contact is Brad Jacobs (bradley.jacobs@tdem.texas.gov). While specific budget or award values are not listed in the available documentation, prospective bidders should review the complete RFP and construction documents through the e-Builder portal to determine project scope and associated costs. Project start and finish dates are to be determined and will be established upon contract award.