800KW Generator, ATS switch with Installation and Removal - Dominguez Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for the procurement, installation, and removal of an 800KW emergency generator and a 1200A automatic transfer switch (ATS) at the Dominguez Unit in San Antonio, Texas. The solicitation, numbered IW245484, was posted on June 11, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of April 16, 2026, and is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) leading to a purchase order. The work must be performed at the specified delivery site, with FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allowed terms, and delivery expected within 14 calendar days after order receipt unless otherwise specified by the bidder. All equipment must be new, unused, and compliant with OSHA regulations and UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings, while also meeting accessibility standards under Texas Administrative Code Title 37. The vendor is responsible for removal of existing systems, professional installation, commissioning, training, and delivering comprehensive operation and maintenance manuals with detailed electrical schematics. Contractual obligations extend beyond equipment delivery to encompass stringent security, access, and behavioral protocols. All contractor personnel must undergo background checks if required by TDCJ, are prohibited from carrying contraband such as weapons, cell phones, or controlled substances, and must be escorted at all times when working near inmate areas. Interaction with inmates is strictly forbidden, and no minors or pets are permitted on site. Compliance with Texas Government Code provisions on terrorism watch lists, boycotts of Israel, firearm discrimination, and abortion provider business relationships is mandatory, with affirmative responses triggering specific disclosures. Contractors must use E-Verify for all employees, adhere to the state’s Public Information Act, and refrain from using artificial intelligence without prior written approval. Invoicing must be sent electronically to tdcjap-inwsv@tdcj.texas.gov, with separate invoices per delivery location, and payments are processed within 30 days of receipt. The evaluation for award considers price, past performance, quality, and other best value factors without assigned weights, indicating a trade-off process rather than a lowest-price approach. The contract includes clauses covering inspection, payment, indemnification, recycled products, material safety data sheets, electronic accessibility, and state ownership of data and software, all governed by Texas state laws and internal TDCJ directives such as PD-29 on sexual misconduct prevention.