Retrofit Mobile Monitoring Platform

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is soliciting bids for the retrofit of a 2019 Ford Transit 250 mobile ambient air monitoring platform. The primary objective is to convert the vehicle's power source from an obsolete on-board gasoline generator to an on-board lithium iron phosphate battery system. The scope of work includes the removal of the existing generator and enclosure, capping fuel lines, and installing a new battery system with a fireproof enclosure and secure metal latches. All electrical work must conform to the National Electric Code and OSHA standards, with components bearing UL, FMRRC, or NEMA listings. The selected vendor must be located within 100 miles of Austin, Texas, to facilitate progress visits. Key deliverables include electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and one-time technical training for agency staff. The contract requires a two-year warranty covering the battery system, electrical issues, and water intrusion. Bids are due by September 3, 2026, and the project must be completed by August 31, 2027. Award will be based on the lowest total line-item pricing for the single retrofit unit, provided the bidder meets all responsiveness and certification requirements, including Texas government codes regarding tax eligibility and foreign entity restrictions.