ITB# 202636-Purchase of Two (2) Low Voltage Switchboards for Wastewater Treatment Plant Backup Generators (Re-Bid)

City of Homestead - Public Works has issued invitation to bid, solicitation 202636.

The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a contract, by means of sealed bids, to obtain the services of a qualified vendor for the procurement, furnishing, and delivery of two (2) complete and operable low voltage switchboards for the project. The selected vendor shall be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, transportation, and services required for delivery, including fuel, power, and essential communication capabilities to ensure proper operation and integration and delivery of the complete and operable switchboard assemblies and ancillary equipment. In addition, provide all necessary training, instruction on installation and set up services after the delivery of the equipment. The Wastewater Treatment Backup Generators project is federally funded through the State of Florida Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) I0127 grant per the requirements of the Federal Register (FR) notice 84 FR 45838 (August 30, 2019), and as such Bidder must comply with Presidential Executive Order 11246, as amended; by Executive Order 11375; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended; the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act; the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and all other applicable federal, state and local ordinance. The guidelines under 2 CFR 200, Title 23, and 23 CFR shall apply to this contract in order to be eligible for reimbursement under the Public Assistance Program. All procurement and contracting for these services shall follow state and federal regulations including but not limited to 2 CFR Part 200; 24 CFR Part 1, 24 CFR Part 6; 24 CFR Part 85; 24 CFR Part 570.490, 570.506, 570.508, & 570.609 as well as Attachment L-Contract Provisions (locate in Attachment C-Grant Agreement and Amendments). In compliance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.321 the City shall take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that small and minority businesses, women’s business enterprise and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. The City of Homestead is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages participation from MBE/WBE/DBE businesses. Prime contractor is encouraged to take affirmative steps to assure participation of MBE/WBE/DBE businesses as subcontractors as well. Note: Pursuant to 2 CFR part 184.8, Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) preference does not apply to CDBG-DR, CDBG-NDR, or CDBG-MIT grants.

This Background Information section is provided to outline the scope, expectations, and minimum requirements that will apply to all bidders submitting a proposal under this solicitation. The information contained herein is intended to ensure that all bidders have a clear understanding of the project objectives, performance standards, and compliance obligations. The City of Homestead (City) is undertaking a critical infrastructure initiative to enhance the resilience and operational reliability of its wastewater treatment facility during electrical service interruptions. Supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program I0127, the project will ensure that the facility can maintain full operational capability during utility outages. Due to extended equipment lead times, the City has elected to pre-purchase key components of the facility’s backup power system. These components include three (3) diesel engine generators, a generator output switchboard (SWBD-GEN) equipped with permanent connections for a portable generator, and a distribution switchboard (SWBD-DIST) housing an Automatic Transfer Controller (ATC). For procurement efficiency, the City has divided the overall pre-purchase effort into two packages. This package specifically covers the furnishing of the generator output switchboard (SWBD-GEN) and the distribution switchboard (SWBD-DIST). The three (3) generators will operate in parallel under the control of a Master Paralleling Controller. The generator output switchboard will serve as the common collection point for the generator outputs, combining them into one output connection that powers the distribution switchboard. The generator output switchboard also includes a permanent portable generator connection, as required by the National Electrical Code (NEC), to provide an additional layer of operational continuity during scheduled maintenance or when the permanent generators are unavailable. The ATC at the distribution switchboard will perform all monitoring, control, and transfer operations required to automatically switch between utility and generator power during outages and subsequently return the load to utility power once conditions stabilize. The below grant terms and conditions will be adhered to upon award and throughout the project: the period of performance or date of completion; the performance requirements; that the contractor is bound by the terms of this Agreement; that the contractor is bound by all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations; that the contractor shall hold Florida Department of Commerce and City of Homestead harmless against all claims of whatever nature arising out of the contractor’s performance of work under this Agreement; the obligation of the City of Homestead to document in its Subrecipient reports the contractor’s progress in performing its work under this Agreement; the requirements of 2 CFR Appendi

Responses are due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.

Questions must be submitted by October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.

Commodity categories: Utilities; Manufacturing; Electrical Equipment Manufacturing; Electrical Equipment Manufacturing; Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing; Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services.

Contact: Lilia Jaimes-Renteria, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, Buyer II (lrenteria@cityofhomestead.com, (305) 224-4632).

5 documents are attached to the notice: Low Voltage Switchboards Pre-Purchase Package SPECS/DRAWINGS; Engine Generators Pre-Purchase Package SPECS/DRAWINGS; Grant I0127 and Amendment 1, 2, 3; Revised Switchboard Specifications (26 24 13 - Low Voltage Switchboards - Addendum No. 1 (062026)); Revised Switchboard Drawings (E-02 - Addendum No.1 (062026)).

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofhomestead/projects/301795. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.