Generator, ATS and Docking Station - Telford Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking a vendor to supply and install one 150KW emergency generator, one 400A automatic transfer switch, and one 400A docking station at the Telford Unit in New Boston, Texas, including the removal of existing equipment and full site integration. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under solicitation number IW246991, with submissions due by May 6, 2026, and is intended to result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. All equipment must be UL/ETL listed and comply with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, 70B, 70E, IEEE 242, 399, and 1584 standards, along with NETA ATS testing protocols. Installation must be performed by personnel who have passed background screening, are escorted at all times by TDCJ security, and adhere to strict contraband and identification policies, including the prohibition of cell phones, weapons, and over $25 in cash on site. The vendor is required to use E-Verify for all employees, must not employ artificial intelligence without written consent, and must ensure all staff comply with TDCJ PD-29 regarding sexual misconduct with inmates. Equipment must be delivered FOB destination, freight prepaid, and must meet strict packaging and marking requirements, including permanently affixed engraved or stainless-steel labels with a minimum letter height of 1/4 inch, heat-shrink RoHS-compliant cable tags indicating polarity and termination points, and adherence to manufacturer preservation guidelines during transit and storage. Acceptance occurs on-site following testing by an independent Electrical Testing Agency, with final approval resting solely with TDCJ. Invoices must reference the purchase order number, include a valid Payee Identification Number, and be mailed to P.O. Box 4018 in Huntsville, Texas, or submitted via email to tdcjap-inwsv@tdcj.texas.gov. Bidders must affirm compliance with Texas laws prohibiting boycotts of energy companies and Israel, and must explain any failure to make such affirmations. No UEI, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications are required, though vendors located in Texas may indicate preference. The contract has no stated value as pricing information was not provided in the solicitation, and award will be based on a combination of price, past performance, quality, and other best-value factors without assigned