RFP 3202600039 CCRC Backup Generator

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking proposals for RFP 3202600039, a project to install a backup building generator at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC) located at 4800 North Lamar Boulevard in Austin, Texas. The scope of work includes installing a new 400kW natural gas generator with comprehensive site preparation, utility upgrades, electrical infrastructure modifications, and a manufacturer-recommended first-year maintenance agreement. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of three years of business experience in generator installation for whole buildings within the past ten years and meet a VPTS performance rating above "D". The evaluation criteria include pre-proposal conference attendance (15 points), cost (40 points), project milestone schedule (15 points), and past project performance references (30 points), with additional pass/fail requirements for HUB subcontracting plan, financial questionnaire, response execution, qualifications narrative, and bonding capacity letter. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on December 15, 2025, at 1:30 PM Central Time, written questions due by December 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM, and proposals due January 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM through the TWC Procurement Portal. The anticipated notice of intent to award is February 1, 2026, with a contract start date of March 1, 2026, and a total contract term of 365 calendar days plus 90 days for closeout activities.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) goal of 32.9 percent for special trade construction contracts, requiring all respondents to submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan regardless of their certification status. Respondents must provide written notification to at least three Texas-certified HUB vendors for each type of work anticipated and to at least two trade organizations or development centers. The project identifies potential subcontracting opportunities in electrical work, concrete, plumbing, welding, demolition, and project management services. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the project requires working in an occupied building with minimal disruption to normal operations. The project drawings indicate a comprehensive installation involving a new natural gas-powered generator with associated infrastructure, including a new automatic transfer switch rated at 1400 amperes and complete electrical interconnection. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the cost proposal form in the documents suggests a total project cost around $343,000, with pricing to be submitted as a firm, fixed price that will remain constant throughout the contract duration.