City Facility Generators Dewey Community Center (925 N. 9th Street), and Add Alternate Bidding for Waco Multi-Purpose Center (1020 Elm Avenue), and Fleet Services Heavy and Light Shops (324 and 315 Colcord Avenue, respectively)

The City of Waco is soliciting bids for the installation of new standby generator systems at multiple city facilities, including the Dewey Community Center, Waco Multi-Purpose Center, and Fleet Services Heavy and Light Shops. The primary scope involves installing at least one new separate standby generator at the Dewey Community Center, with the possibility of awarding additional contracts to install up to three more generators at the other specified locations. An existing generator at the Dewey Community Center will also be relocated as directed by the City Project Manager. The project aims to ensure reliable backup power for these critical facilities during utility power outages. The work must be completed by December 31, 2026, with liquidated damages set at $500 per working day until substantial completion and $250 per working day until final completion. The contract, valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000, is managed by Fleet Services under the NAICS code 238210, indicating a focus on electrical and generator installation services. The primary point of contact is Brian Grover, reachable via email at [email hidden]. The solicitation, identified as RFB 2025-076, was posted on September 19, 2025, with a response deadline of October 24, 2025. The project emphasizes timely completion and adherence to specifications, ensuring the city’s facilities are equipped with reliable backup power sources. Additional documents referenced include approved materials lists for related infrastructure projects and bid instructions for water and sewer system services, indicating a broader context of infrastructure improvements and maintenance within the region.