BATTERY BANK, CHARGER & RACK FOR THE AIRPORT SUBSTATION

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Apr 6, 2026
Due:	Apr 22, 2026
Agency:	Brownsville Public Utilities Board
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	61 - Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment
Solicitation No:	B037-26
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LEGAL NOTICE

AND

INVITATION TO BID

#B037-26

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will accept sealed or electronic bids for Battery Bank,

Charger, and Rack for the Airport Substation, until 5:00 PM, April 22, 2026, in the Brownsville

PUB Purchasing Office, 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas. Bids received after this time will not be

considered.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on April 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders can request

a copy of the bid tabulation by emailing nespinoza@brownsville-pub.com. Vendors can call in at

10:00 AM, April 23, 2026 to (956) 214-6020 to listen to the bid opening.

Brownsville Public Utilities Board utilizes the Texas Purchasing Group to post Request for Proposal

(RFP) and bid opportunities, https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/brownsville-pub.

Detailed specifications may be obtained at Brownsville Public Utilities Board website at

https://www.brownsville-pub.com/rfp_status/open/.

Please mark on the outside of the envelope and on any carrier’s envelope: "B037-26 SEALED

BID FOR BATTERY BANK, CHARGER, AND RACK FOR THE AIRPORT

SUBSTATION, APRIL 22, 2026, 5:00 PM", and send to the attention of Diane Solitaire,

Purchasing Department, 1155 FM 511, Olmmito, Texas 78575.

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be responsible in the event that the U.S. Postal

Service or any other courier system fails to deliver the sealed bids to the Brownsville Public Utilities

Board, Purchasing Office by the given deadline above. Electronic bids will only be accepted via

Bidnet.

The Brownsville PUB reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities contained

therein and to accept any bid deemed most advantageous to the Brownsville PUB.

BY:

Diane Solitaire

Purchasing

Brownsville Public Utilities Board

(956) 983-6366

Please submit this page upon receipt.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

B#037-26 BATTERY BANK, CHARGER, AND RACK FOR THE AIRPORT

SUBSTATION

For any clarifications, please contact Nicole Espinoza at the Brownsville Public Utilities Board,

Purchasing Department at (956) 983-6353 or via e-mail: nespinoza@brownsville-pub.com

Please e-mail this page upon receipt of legal notice.

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( ) No, I will not be able to send a bid for the following reason:

If you are unable to send your bid, kindly indicate your reason for “No bid” above and return this

form via e-mail: nespinoza@brownsville-pub.com. This will ensure you remain active on our

vendor list.

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IF SPECIFICATIONS ARE DOWNLOADED FROM WEBSITE, PLEASE E-MAIL THIS PAGE TO EMAIL LISTED ABOVE

B037-26 Battery Bank, Charger, and Rack

For Airport Substation

Special Instructions

• Interpretation

Questions concerning terms, conditions, and technical specifications should be directed to:

Nicole Espinoza, Purchasing Department or

(956) 983-6353

Hugo Lopez,

Purchasing Administrator

(956) 983-6375

• Tentative Time Line

1. April 6, 2026 to April 22, 2026 - Vendors work on bid.

2. April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST - Vendor must submit one (1) set of bid

document sealed in an envelope to:

Diane Solitaire, Purchasing

1155 FM 511

Olmito, TX 78575

BID #B037-26 – BATTERY BANK, CHARGER, AND RACK FOR THE AIRPORT

SUBSTATION

Bid Due: April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The above noted information must be included on bid envelope and on any carrier’s

envelope/package. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be held responsible for

missing, lost, late mail or late electronic submissions. Brownsville Public Utilities Board will

accept electronic transmission of sealed bids via Bidnet, only.

1. April 13, 2026 - Last day for questions

2. April 23, 2026 – Open bids at 10:00 AM

3. April 23, 2026 - Evaluate bids

4. April 23, 2026 – Provide Final Recommendations

5. May 11, 2026 - Send to Utilities Board for approval

6. Term of contract will commence June 2026

• Or Equal

Brand name or manufacturer’s reference used in this request is descriptive – not restrictive – it is

intended to indicate type and quality desired. Brands of like nature and quality will be considered.

If bidding on other than referenced specifications please provide complete descriptive information

of said article. BPUB also reserves the legal right to specify a “sole source” component if such

B037-26 Battery Bank, Charger, and Rack

For Airport Substation

component is critical for integration to a larger assembly and alternative manufactured items will

not meet the design and/or performance needs of the BPUB, in BPUB’s sole discretion.

• Pricing

Bid unit price on quantity specified, extend and show total. In case of errors in extension, unit

prices shall govern. Price shall remain firm until delivery of material.

All fields (UNIT PRICE, DELIVERY AND MANUFACTURER) in the Cost Sheets must be

completed. The data must be complete to identify the bidding brand.

Failure to submit any of the above information with the sealed bid will disqualify bid.

• Vendor Representative

The successful vendor agrees to send a personal representative with binding authority for the

company to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board upon request to make adjustments and/or assist

with coordination of all transactions as needed.

• Quality of Products

All items must be new, in first class condition, including containers suitable for shipment and

storage. No substitutions in standard grades or lesser quality will be accepted.

• Determining Factors for Award

1. Bidders net price on bid items

2. Stock availability

3. Reputation of brand names offered

4. Reputation and location of the bidder

5. Time and conditions of delivery

6. BPUB financial and legal responsibility evaluations of any identified teaming

arrangements involving significant joint ventures, subcontractors and suppliers

7. Safety record will be considered when determining the responsibility of the bidder

• Contract with Vendor/Entity Indebted to BPUB

It is a policy of the BPUB to refuse to enter into a contract or other transaction with an individual,

sole proprietorship, joint venture, Limited Liability Company or other entity indebted to BPUB.

• Vendor ACH (Direct Deposit) Services

The BPUB has implemented a payment service for vendors by depositing the payment directly to

the vendor’s bank account. Successful vendor(s) will be required to receive payments directly

through Automated Clearing House (ACH) in lieu of a paper check. The awarded vendor must

agree to receive payments via ACH (Direct Deposit).

B037-26 Battery Bank, Charger, and Rack

For Airport Substation

• Tax Identification Number (TIN)

In accordance with IRS Publication 1220, aW9 form, or a W8 form in cases of a foreign vendor,

will be required of all vendors doing business with the Brownsville PUB. If a W9 or W8 form is

not made available to Brownsville PUB, the first payment will be subject to income tax

withholding at a rate of 28% or 30% depending on the U.S. status and the source of income as per

IRS Publication 1220. The W9 or W8 form must be included with bid response. Attached are

sample forms.

• Taxes

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is exempt from Federal Excise Tax, State Tax and local

Taxes. Do not include tax in the bid. If it is determined that tax was included in the bid it will

not be included in the tabulation or any awards. Tax exemption certificates will be furnished

upon request.

• Signing of Bid

Failure to sign bid will disqualify it. Person signing bid should show title or authority to bind

their firm to a contract.

• EEOC Guidelines

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any

employee or applicant for employment because of race, national origin, age, religion, gender,

marital or veteran status, or physically challenging condition.

• As Needed Basis (Not Applicable)

Quantities are estimated for an annual supply and are to be released on an “as needed” basis and

be billed as such. However, successful vendor must have stock readily available for immediate

shipment to the BPUB. Brownsville PUB will not accept the full quantity at one time as specified

on Cost Sheet.

• Contract and Purchase Order

The battery bank, battery charger, and the rack will be delivered to Brownsville Public Utilities

Board, 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas 78575. A contract for the Battery Bank Replacement

equipment will be placed into effect by means of a purchase order issued by the Brownsville Public

Utilities Board after tabulation and final approval by the Brownsville PUB Board.

B037-26 Battery Bank, Charger, and Rack

For Airport Substation

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

BATTERY BANK, CHARGER & RACK FOR THE AIRPORT SUBSTATION

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