Austin Afo #RFP 1100 MMH3044

Austin Energy Solicits Insulation and Heat Trace Services for Power Facilities

The City of Austin, through Austin Energy, is seeking qualified contractors to provide insulation and heat trace services for its energy facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Austin Energy (Central Procurement) - Scope of Work: - Inspection, repair, and installation of heat tracing systems for freeze protection at facilities such as Decker Creek Power Station and Sand Hill Energy Center - Removal and replacement of insulation on various process lines, valves, turbines, and heat exchangers - Both maintenance and new installation projects, with work awarded on a project or time-and-materials basis - Products and Materials: - Calcium silicate insulation (various thicknesses and applications) - Aluminum lagging, stainless steel bands, vapor barriers - Self-regulating medium temperature (SRMT) heating cables (208V, 10W/ft and 15W/ft) - Mineral insulated heating cables (MIHC) (300V, up to 80W/ft) - Services Requested: - Design, supply, installation, repair, and upgrade of electric heat trace systems, including control panels, power wiring, and freeze protection components - Emergency response services with on-site presence required within 24 hours - Detailed weekly and final reporting for all work performed - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least 7 years of experience in utility boiler insulation and freeze protection system design/installation - Heat trace manufacturers must have ISO 9001 certification - No specific OEMs are named; vendors must provide all labor, materials, and equipment - Multiple awards possible; quantities are annual estimates with no guaranteed purchase - Compliance with industry standards (ANSI, ASME, UL, etc.) is required

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Austin for insulation and heat trace services. The scope includes inspecting, repairing, and installing heat tracing systems to maintain fully operational freeze protection systems, as well as removing and replacing insulation as required. The work will be performed at various Austin Energy facilities including gas-fired power plants and on-site energy plants. The contract term is initially 12 months with options for four additional 12-month extensions.

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