Motion awarding a construction contract to C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. of Houston, Texas for the Ben Garza Gymnasium Generator project for installation of a new 125-kilowatt natural gas generator in an amount not to exceed $205,069.00, located in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding available from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

The City Council is set to award a construction contract to C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. for the Ben Garza Gymnasium Generator project in an amount not to exceed $205,069.00. This project involves installing a new 125-kilowatt natural gas generator, an automatic transfer switch, and a protective fence at the gymnasium, which serves as a critical emergency refuge center in Council District 1. The funding for this project will come from the FY 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The gymnasium, a facility built before 1950, has undergone several updates over the years and currently lacks backup power, compromising its ability to function as a shelter during inclement weather. The contract award follows a competitive bidding process where C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive bid out of five bidders. The project is anticipated to be completed by July 2026.