Generator and ATS Switch - Dominguez Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids for the procurement and installation of a generator and automatic transfer switch at the Dominguez Unit in San Antonio, Texas, under solicitation number IW245514. The contract requires the vendor to deliver new, unused equipment compliant with OSHA, UL, FMRC, and NEMA standards, provide full installation and start-up services, conduct on-site training, and submit comprehensive manuals covering operation, maintenance, and electrical schematics. All work must be performed during normal business hours unless otherwise authorized, and contractor personnel are subject to strict security protocols including background checks, escort requirements, prohibition of direct inmate contact, and adherence to TDCJ’s contraband policies, which ban items such as cell phones, weapons, and more than $25 in cash. Contractors must also comply with Texas Government Code restrictions on foreign ownership, prohibit the use of artificial intelligence without written approval, and ensure all employees are verified through the E-Verify system. Insurance coverage of at least $1 million general liability and $500,000 automobile liability must be maintained, with 30-day notice required for policy changes, and no substitutions of equipment, personnel, or materials are permitted without prior written consent. Bids must be submitted electronically by 3:00 PM CST on April 14, 2026, via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with the solicitation number in the subject line, or as a hard copy delivered to TDCJ’s Huntsville office. Electronic submissions must be in Microsoft Office formats or signed PDFs, with email attachments not exceeding 10 MB. The State of Texas will inspect goods at both the vendor’s facility and the delivery site, and acceptance is contingent upon full conformance to specifications and the absence of latent defects. Payment will be processed through TDCJ’s Accounts Payable office in Huntsville upon delivery and receipt, contingent upon legislative funding availability, and invoices must reference the purchase order number, include a valid Payee Identification Number, and be itemized accordingly. Evaluation for award will consider price, past performance, quality, and other best value factors without assigned weights, permitting a trade-off approach. Bidders must also affirm compliance with multiple certifications including child support obligations, non-boycott of energy companies and Israel, anti-corruption practices, and provide Social Security Numbers for owners holding 25% or more interest. No CAGE code or UEI is required, and while the contract