Project Information

Bid Title

BALBOA LIFT STATION GENERATOR REPLACEMENT & ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS

Issuing Agency

City of McAllen

Location

Texas

Published Date

Jul 8, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

07-26-C37-875

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Project Description

Number

07-26-C37-875

Title

BALBOA LIFT STATION GENERATOR REPLACEMENT & ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS

Available Date

7/8/2026 8:00 AM

Clarification Deadline

7/23/2026 5:00 PM

Due Date

7/30/2026 3:00 PM

Contact Information

ESMERALDA J. GARCIA, CTCD, SENIOR BUYER - EJGARCIA@MCALLEN.NET

**Questions related to this project will only be acknowledged if submitted exclusively through the Clarifications tab within the bidding portal.**

Bid Type

INVITATION TO BID

Description

BID NOTICE
Solicitation Type and Name: Invitation to Bid for Balboa Lift Station Generator Replacement & Electrical Improvements

Solicitation Number: 07-26-C37-875

Summary of Work: The project consists of a generator and automatic transfer switch (ATS) replacement at the Balboa Lift Station. The project includes the replacement of the existing system with a 450kW diesel standby generator with a 24-hour fuel tank and a new 1600A, service-entrance-rated, delayed-transition automatic transfer switch (ATS) with bypass isolation to provide reliable transfer between utility and emergency power sources

Bid Opening: Sealed electronic bids addressed to Mr. Marco A. Vega, P.E., General Manager, will be received until Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT) at which time they shall be publicly opened in a meeting held in McAllen City Hall, 2nd floor, Conference Room 2A.  Bid Opening is also available through Zoom Meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85769151764?pwd=UvzgwGNHHZDS2eobXeb5QLif698P3N.1 . Call in number: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); Meeting ID: 857 6915 1764; Passcode: 399522.  Additional Zoom login/meeting information is available in the City’s bidding portal.  All bid responses are only to be submitted electronically only through the City of McAllen’s bidding portal: https://mcallen.procureware.com , on or before the aforementioned date and time. Original, hard copy and/or late bids shall not be accepted.

Pre-Submittal Conference: City of McAllen, City Hall, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 2A, 1300 Houston Ave, McAllen, Texas 78501 on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CDT. Pre-Submittal Conference is also available through virtual Zoom meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85123930674?pwd=woyb2GTPVQqhTUTQ1a3RldxbAbbn5P.1 . Call in number: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); Meeting ID: 851 2393 0674; Passcode: 690791.  Additional Zoom login/meeting information is available in the City’s bidding portal.  All prospective respondents are encouraged to be in attendance.

To view this solicitation, access Plans and Specifications, and submit a bid response, you must first register in the City’s bidding portal at https://mcallen.procureware.com .  Solicitation documents will not be mailed, e-mailed, or provided in person. Once registered, you will also be added to the solicitation distribution list for changes and/or additions via Addenda form.  Potential bidders are asked to post their questions on our bidding portal under the tab labeled “Clarifications” under the relative project number.

A Bidder’s Bond from a reliable surety company licensed to operate in the State of Texas or certified Cashier’s Check, (Bid Security) payable without recourse to the City of McAllen, for the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid shall be submitted via a sealed envelope as a guaranty that if awarded the contract, the bidder will enter into a contract with the City of McAllen. The Bidder’s bid security shall be submitted before the above-mentioned electronic bid opening date and time. Failure to submit the bid security shall be grounds for disqualification.

Original Bid Security shall be delivered in a sealed envelope and clearly marked as follows: BID SECURITY FOR PROJECT NO. 07-26-C37-875 BALBOA LIFT STATION GENERATOR REPLACEMENT AND ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS

Hand-deliver Bid Security or if using Land Courier (i.e., FedEx, UPS):  1300 Houston Avenue; Attn: Purchasing & Contracting Department; McAllen, Texas 78501
Mail Bid Security: P.O. Box 220, McAllen, TX 78505-0220

The City of McAllen reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all Bids and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the Bid considered the best value to the City, and to hold the bids for a period of sixty (60) days without taking action.

Applicable Product Categories: 28539 Generators, Stationary Type, Not Automotive; 91221 Construction, Energy Related, All Types;  91438 Electrical

CITY OF MCALLEN – PURCHASING & CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

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