Procurement and Turnkey Installation of a 250 kW Diesel Emergency Generator System – City of Waxahachie Senior Center

The City of Waxahachie is soliciting bids for the turnkey procurement and installation of a 250 kW diesel emergency generator system at the Senior Center located at 122 Park Hills Drive, Waxahachie, Texas. This project, identified as ITB-2026-9-1, aims to improve the resiliency of critical municipal facilities by ensuring dependable power during utility outages. The selected contractor will be responsible for all engineering, permitting, construction, and commissioning. Key equipment requirements include one 250 kW standby rated diesel generator with an EPA-compliant engine and weatherproof steel enclosure, one 1,200 Amp automatic transfer switch, and a complete diesel fuel system with monitoring controls. All work must adhere to the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 110, the International Building Code, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the city evaluating qualifications, financial responsibility, and past performance. Bids are due by 10:00 am Central Time on October 22, 2026, and must be submitted via the OpenGov portal including a signed W-9, a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and a detailed project schedule. Upon award and prior to execution, the contractor must provide certificates of insurance and both performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the total contract price. Final acceptance of the project is contingent upon successful load-bank testing, functional testing of the generator and transfer switch, and fuel system pressure and leak testing.