Terminal Building Standby Generator Project

Brazoria County, Texas is issuing Request for Proposal #26-22 for the Terminal Building Standby Generator Project at the Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport in Angleton, Texas. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to design, supply, install, and commission a 300 kilowatt three-phase permanent diesel generator system with a weather and sound enclosure, concrete foundation pad, 48-hour diesel sub-base fuel tank, maintenance concrete pads, and two automatic transfer switches (ATS-1 and ATS-2) to provide backup power to the airport terminal and Fixed Based Operator (FBO) support hangar. Key deliverables include installation of the Kohler 300REOZJ generator or approved equivalent, three-inch electrical conduit pathways, 400-amp and 200-amp disconnect breakers, connections to existing electrical panels, and full system integration with automatic power switching capability between utility service and generator output. Required qualifications include minimum five references from similar work performed for local government agencies within the past five years, demonstrated experience with standby generator installation projects, understanding of airport operational requirements and security protocols, and compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements including prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act. Evaluation will be based on price (30 points), qualifications and experience (30 points), installation timeline and customer service approach (30 points), references (5 points), and preference for recycled materials (5 points), with potential bonus scoring of up to 15 points for interview performance. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the airport site, with sealed proposals due January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. through the Bonfire platform. The estimated project timeline allows 45 calendar days for construction excluding generator delivery, with contract award anticipated in February 2026.

This procurement requires compliance with Buy America, Build America Act (BABAA) certification, mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States, with manufactured products containing a minimum of 55 percent domestic content by component cost. All bidders must submit bid bonds equal to five percent of the bid price, performance bonds and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum, and certificates of insurance meeting specified coverage limits, along with required documentation including workers' compensation certification, federal debarment verification through SAM.gov, non-collusion affidavits, and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Act certifications. Contractors must provide their own project office and temporary facilities and are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits from the City of Angleton and Brazoria County prior to construction. There are no stated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses in the available documentation. The estimated project budget is $300,000, with pricing required to remain firm for 90 days from the proposal opening date and all costs including FOB Destination and freight to be included in the bid price.