Term Contract for Disaster & Emergency Repair, Services & Installation of Electrical Services for Jefferson County

Jefferson County, Texas is seeking bids for a Term Contract for Disaster and Emergency Repair, Services, and Installation of Electrical Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB 25-018/CG). The procurement is designed to establish a one-year contract with potential two-year renewal options for electrical repair, service, and installation services available 24/7 on an as-needed basis. Qualified electrical contractors must be capable of deploying a minimum of two electricians within two hours of notification and possess current electrical contractor licenses. Bidders are required to submit one original and two copies of their bid, with detailed hourly rate specifications for various service scenarios including regular working hours, emergency services, disaster relief, and different time frames such as weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The bid will be officially opened on July 2, 2025, at 11:00 am CST, with pricing expected to remain firm for the initial one-year term and potential price modifications allowed on the contract anniversary date based on local Consumer Price Index changes. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with licensing requirements, responsiveness to emergency service capabilities, and competitive hourly rate structures.

The county demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity by encouraging participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), with specific subcontracting goals incorporated into the procurement process. Bidders must provide proof of System for Award Management (SAM) registration and complete various mandatory forms, including conflict of interest disclosures and lobbying certifications. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the contract's broad scope of emergency and disaster electrical services suggests a potentially significant annual investment. The procurement includes compliance requirements with state laws regarding business relationships and requires vendors to complete comprehensive documentation demonstrating their operational capabilities and legal standing. Although no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the current documentation, the contract's structure indicates a strategic approach to maintaining robust emergency electrical service capabilities for Jefferson County.