RFP 2026-012 Replacement of Standby Generators

The City of Burleson, Texas, issued Request for Proposals 2026-012 seeking sealed proposals for the purchase and replacement of existing standby diesel generators at two municipal facilities: City Hall (141 W. Renfro Street) and the Municipal Service Center (725 SE John Jones Drive) located in Johnson County. The project scope requires the selected contractor to remove existing generators, supply and install new diesel-powered units rated at a minimum of 175 kilowatts, make all required electrical connections, integrate systems with existing building infrastructure, and ensure full operational testing and commissioning. Deliverables include equipment supply and installation, electrical work, removal of existing equipment, labor and services, permits and bonds, and a two-year maintenance bond covering defective materials or workmanship. Contractors must demonstrate technical compliance and performance capability, warranty and support offerings, and ability to meet lead time requirements. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Total Cost (40%), Technical Compliance & Performance (20%), Warranty & Support (10%), Lead Time (30%), and possible interview points (15%), with award based on best value to the City. Key dates and deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on February 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST at City Hall Annex (135 W. Ellison Street, Suite 109), a written questions deadline of February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM, proposal submission via Euna Solutions platform by February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM, virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams on February 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM, interviews scheduled for February 25, 2026, and City Council recommendation on March 24, 2026.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise categories, indicating the procurement is open to qualified contractors meeting the stated requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required, executed by a surety company authorized under Treasury Department Circular 570 and acceptable to the City. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates established by the City and applicable federal wage determinations, as well as all applicable codes including the National Electrical Code and NFPA standards. Proposals must include total project cost with no tax added due to the City's tax-exempt status. The RFP documentation does not disclose a specific budget range or award value; however, the bid sheet template accommodates pricing for supply and installation of generators with fuel tanks, automatic transfer switches, docking stations, duct and exhaust work, electrical additions, lift station site work, demolition services, insurance, permits, bonds, and contingency items at both locations.