Project - Industrial Overhead Ceiling Fans Installation

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking bids for the installation of industrial overhead ceiling fans at the Winnie DPS facility located at 38505 I-10 Frontage Road in Winnie, Texas. The procurement involves furnishing and installing two Powerfoil X4 18' ceiling fan kits with specific technical requirements, including 200-240V/1PH, 2.0 HP motors, standard industrial mount kit, beam mount, extension tube, advanced multifan control kit, Z-purlin assembly kit, and PFX LED kit with 21,000 lumens. Contractors must provide all electrical work in compliance with NEC codes, install controllers with variable speed selectors, and deliver a complete turnkey project. The non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for December 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, with electronic bid responses due by December 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM Central Time. Evaluation will be based on best value standards according to Texas Government Code 2156.007, considering factors such as past performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System. Contractors must demonstrate financial stability, provide skilled workers with a minimum of three years of experience, and comply with prevailing wage rates and overtime regulations.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the Information and Certification Form includes HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) representation options. Bidders must complete various compliance certifications, including those related to Texas bidder preferences and veteran-owned business status. The contract term is one year from the effective date, with a possible six-month extension option for transition purposes. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000 and $25,000, respectively. While no specific budget range is provided, the project involves precise technical specifications and installation requirements. Contractors must provide a comprehensive warranty covering 100% of materials and labor for one year from substantial completion and adhere to detailed quality control and documentation requirements. The solicitation indicates that vendors with a performance score less than C or Legacy Unsatisfactory may be disqualified from consideration.