Opportunity
Austin Afo #IFB 6100 CLMC1158A
Emergency Power System Upgrade for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport CMF
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
IFB 6100 CLMC1158A
NAICS
238210
This opportunity involves a major upgrade to the emergency power system at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's Consolidated Maintenance Facility (CMF): - Government Buyer: City of Austin Department of Aviation - Project Scope: - Rework and upgrade the emergency electrical distribution system for multiple buildings at the CMF - Modify the existing natural gas generator to supply backup power to the entire facility - Move selected electrical loads (including Headquarters, Trades, Motorpool, Warehouse, Fuel Island, and some EV chargers) from normal to emergency power - Key Products and Equipment: - New 3000A service-rated automatic transfer switch (ATS) - Junction boxes for conductor splicing at the ATS location - Temporary trailer-mounted 400KW generator to provide power during outages - Services Required: - Upgrade and rework of the generator and electrical system - Coordination of service outages and provision of temporary power - Notable Requirements: - All materials must be new and UL-listed - Compliance with the City of Austin's MBE/WBE Procurement Program, with documented good faith efforts if goals are unmet - Contractor must coordinate outages and provide advance notice - No specific OEMs are named, but ATS and generator equipment are central to the project - Estimated contract value: $626,000
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation For Bids (IFB) for reworking the existing emergency generator to power the entire Consolidated Maintenance Facility (CMF) at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The project involves upgrades to the emergency electrical distribution system to support maintenance personnel during electrical outages. The work includes moving selected loads from normal power to the emergency power distribution system backed by an existing natural gas generator. The facility buildings affected include Headquarters, Trades, Motorpool, Warehouse, Fuel Island, and some EV chargers. The estimated contract value is $626,000.