TDCJ- McConnell Unit - ATS Switches

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for automatic transfer switches at the McConnell Unit in Beeville, Texas under an Invitation for Bids, with bids due August 24, 2026. The solicitation is authorized under Texas Government Code 2166.003(b) for construction projects undertaken by TDCJ. A Texas-resident or service-disabled veteran preference applies under 34 TAC Rule 20.306.

The scope covers procurement and installation of nine automatic transfer switches across multiple buildings at the correctional facility. Switch ratings range from 80 amperes to 600 amperes at 480/277 volts AC, three-phase, four-wire configuration, all rated NEMA Type 1. All switches must be factory-assembled, double-throw, electrically operated units meeting UL 1008, NFPA 110, and IEEE 446 standards. The switches must include Wi-Fi-enabled capabilities for start-up, commissioning, and remote monitoring via mobile application or web interface, with integration capability to existing building management systems where applicable. Related electrical work includes low-voltage conductors and cables, grounding and bonding systems, raceways and boxes, and identification systems. All conduit installation and circuit conductors must comply with current National Electrical Code standards, with copper THWN-2 required for all circuit conductors. The bid must include all costs for materials, equipment, shipping, permits, and freight charges. Submittals must include manufacturer's factory test certifications, certified drawings with dimensions and connection details, schematic and wiring diagrams, and documentation confirming compliance with specified standards and codes. A two-year warranty covering all travel, shipping, labor, and expenses for removal, transport, and reinstallation of warrantied items is required. All work must comply with NFPA 70E, the Texas Architectural Barriers Act, and applicable TDCJ safety and lock-out/tag-out procedures.