Emergency Generators for Hazard Mitigation

The City of Lubbock is soliciting bids under solicitation number ITB26-19785-TF for the construction and installation of emergency generators for hazard mitigation. With an estimated budget of 4,800,000 dollars, the project requires the contractor to furnish all labor and materials necessary to complete the work. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on October 13, 2026, and may be submitted electronically via Bonfire or in hard copy to the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management. The contract will be awarded to the offer most advantageous to the City, with primary evaluation based on compliance with specifications followed by the total bid price for items 1-1 through 1-10. Local bidders receive preference in the event of a tie. Contractors must adhere to strict bonding and insurance requirements, including a bid security of at least 5 percent of the proposal amount. Performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of the contract price are required for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars and 50,000 dollars, respectively. The selected contractor must comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 regarding prevailing wage rates and name the City of Lubbock as an additional insured on all auto and general liability policies. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for the care and protection of all materials and equipment and must remedy any workmanship defects within two years of final acceptance. Compliance with domestic preference, anti-lobbying, and telecommunications equipment prohibitions is also required.