ITQ#165825VT_Replacement_of_Line_#1_Lucy_to_McMinn_(Addendum_#7_Revision).pdf
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This document is an Invitation to Quote (ITQ) issued by the City of Homestead Electric Department in Homestead, Florida for field commissioning services related to the replacement of Line #1 (138kV) protection relays. The project involves replacing existing ABB protective relays (RED-670 Line Differential and REL-512 Step Distance relays) with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) relays (SEL-411L and SEL-421). The scope of work encompasses comprehensive engineering services, physical installation and wiring, relay settings and configuration, testing and commissioning, and delivery of complete "as-left" drawing sets. The contractor must provide personnel available to work simultaneously at both Lucy and McMinn substations during pre-scheduled night outages as defined by System Operations, with work performed in strict adherence to NERC and IEEE testing standards. Quotations are due by Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, submitted electronically via https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cityofhomestead. A non-mandatory site visit is available on August 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM; questions must be submitted by August 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM with responses provided by August 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The contract term is fixed for the duration of project completion, with no renewal options identified.
Pricing is structured as two lump-sum line items: Engineering Services for relay removal and replacement with design drawings and commissioning support, and Final Test Documentation including certification and submission of complete test reports and marked-up wiring diagrams. All prices must be fixed and firm for the contract term with no variation permitted based on claims of ignorance regarding site conditions or project requirements. The City will provide all new hardware, test switches, communication circuits, and SEL relays for contractor pickup, with the contractor responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and insurance at their sole cost. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation with statutory limits, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The contractor must register with and use the E-Verify system, submit proof of valid Florida occupational/business licenses and state registration, and provide certificates of insurance naming the City as additional insured. Award will not be based solely on price; the City will select the responsive and responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous considering price, vendor qualifications, experience with similar work, ability to meet the project schedule, and mobilization time. No set-asides are identified in this solicitation.
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ITQ#165825VT Page 1
INVITATION TO QUOTE
City of Homestead
Discover The Opportunities
Gateway to Everglades & Biscayne National Parks
ITQ#165825VT
DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
Procurement & Contract Services Department
450 SE 6th Avenue Homestead, FL 33030
QUOTE DUE DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT
2:00 PM, EST
RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED
ELECTRONICALLY TO:
https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/cityofhomestead
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Summary
The City of Homestead Electric Department is seeking proposals from qualified protection and control testing contractors to perform complete field commissioning services for the replacement of line protection relays on Line #1 (138kV). As part of a system-wide modernization initiative, HPS is replacing existing ABB protective relays with utility-standard Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) relays. The selected vendor will play a critical role in verifying setting files, performing secondary injection testing, executing complete functional/trip checks, and ensuring seamless integration into the city's 138kV transmission grid.
The awarded vendor will be responsible for end-to-end field testing, verifying CT/PT secondary circuits, and delivering certified, high-legibility test reports upon completion. Because this work requires pre-scheduled transmission outages, the contractor will bring proven technical expertise on
SEL protection platforms, strict adherence to NERC/IEEE testing standards, and a strong commitment to substation safety and outage schedule compliance.
Award may not be based solely on price. Award may be made to the responsive and responsible vendor whose quote is determined to be most advantageous to the City, considering price and other factors.
Evaluation factors may include price, vendor qualifications and licensing, experience with similar work, ability to meet the required project schedule, mobilization time from notice to proceed, and demonstrated ability to complete project by time provided by the department.
1.2. Background
The City of Homestead Electric Department operates and maintains a 138kV transmission and distribution infrastructure dedicated to providing reliable, safe, and efficient power to our community.
As part of our long-term capital improvement and system modernization strategy, we are actively standardizing its protective relaying fleet across all high-voltage substations and transmission lines.
Transitioning our existing heritage ABB line protection packages on Line #1 to standardized Schweitzer
Engineering Laboratories (SEL) digital relays is a crucial step in streamlining internal maintenance workflows, simplifying setting management, and ensuring rapid, selective fault isolation.
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The primary challenge of this project lies in executing the relay cutover and field commissioning efficiently within strictly timed, pre-scheduled transmission outage windows. Working in a live 138kV substation environment demands flawless technical execution, rigorous attention to detail, and seamless coordination with System Operations.
1.3. Contact Information
Project Contact:
Louis Cooper Superintendent of Substations & System Protection 675 N Flagler Ave Homestead, FL 33030 Email: lcooper@cityofhomestead.com Phone: (305) 224-4721
Procurement Contact:
Veronica Tzoc Buyer Analyst 450 SE 6th Avenue Homestead, FL 33030 Email: vsanchez@cityofhomestead.com Phone: (305) 224-4620 Ext: 4628
Department:
HPS Energy | Electric Services
Department Head:
Barbara Quinones Director of HPS- Energy
1.4. Timeline
Release Project Date August 18, 2026
Non-Mandatory Site Visit Available (Non-
Mandatory)
August 25, 2026, 11:00am
Agenda
675 N. Flagler Avenue Homestead, FL 33030 Site Visit Indemnification form must be completed prior to site visit.
Question Submission Deadline August 25, 2026, 5:00pm
Question Response Deadline August 26, 2026, 2:00pm
Proposal Submission Deadline September 1, 2026, 2:00pm
2. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
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2.1. PRICES SHALL BE FIXED AND FIRM FOR TERM OF CONTRACT
If the vendor is awarded a Contract (Purchase Order) under this request, the price quoted shall remain fixed and firm during the term of this Contract.
2.2. CONTENTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF A QUOTATION
In submitting a Quotation, the Supplier acknowledges and agrees that the Quotation shall:
A. detail the fixed and firm price of the Goods and/or Services;
B. specify a realistic lead time;
C. include a full description, part number and brand name where these differ to what is shown on the City's request;
D. does not include Federal Excise and State of Florida sales tax;
E. If pricing is in accordance with another government agency's contract, State term contract, or
Cooperative contract, that information shall be provided with its submission to include tabulations, agreements and any other applicable documentation.
F. be prepared to fulfill according to the delivery terms specified in the Invitation to Quote.
G. Freight terms are F.O.B. destination, freight prepared by Seller unless otherwise agreed upon in advance and will be stated on the Purchase Order. Collect shipments will not be accepted.
2.3. CITY'S DISCRETION
The City may, in its absolute discretion:
A. require additional information or clarification from the Supplier;
B. negotiate with any one or more supplier;
C. accept any quotation including non-conforming quotations;
D. accept part of the Quotation;
E. accept no part of the Quotation;
F. change, suspend or cease to proceed with, the Invitation to Quote process, whether before or after the Quotation Submission Date; and
G. change the Quotation Submission Date.
2.4. ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTATION
The City will accept a Quotation by issuing a Purchase Order to the Supplier. No Quotation shall be deemed accepted by the City unless a Purchase Order has been issued to the Supplier.
Once a supplier has been selected for award, the supplier may be contacted and asked to produce a
Certificate of Insurance in accordance with the requirements set forth in this ITQ and approved by the
City’s Risk Manager.
Under no circumstances should a vendor fill an order for any City department without a Purchase Order issued by the City of Homestead.
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2.5. PRICE QUOTED
Deduct trade discounts and quote firm net prices. Give both unit price and extended total, when requested. Prices must be stated in units of quantity specified in the bidding specifications. In case of discrepancy in computing the amount of the Bid, the UNIT PRICE quoted will govern. All prices must be
F.O.B. / C.I.F. destination, freight prepaid (unless otherwise stated in special conditions). Discounts for prompt payment: Award, if made, will be in accordance with terms and conditions stated herein. Each item must be bid separately and no attempt is to be made to tie any item or items in with any other item or items. Cash or quantity discounts offered will not be a consideration in determination of award of
Bid(s).
If the vendor is awarded a Purchase Order (Contract) under this request, the price(s) quoted shall remain fixed and firm during the term of this Contract and/or delivery and acceptance of goods.
2.6. CHANGE ORDERS
If there is any additional work that may be required to complete the awarded work beyond the existing scope to the City’s desired outcome or deviates from the original scope hereby provided in this request for quote, please provide a written change order request. A change order request is not considered granted until is approved in writing and an amended PO is issued with the change order amount. Please do not commence any additional work upon verbal approval alone as this is considered unauthorized and may result in non-payment and possible vendor inactivation for repeated offenses.
2.7. DEFAULT
In the event of default on an awarded Contract, the successful Bidder shall pay all attorneys’ fees and court costs incurred in collecting any liquidated damages. Additionally, in the event the successful bidder fails or refuses to complete work in a timely fashion and in accordance with their estimated lead times/mobilization times, the City reserves the right to seek other sources without violating the intent of the Contract.
2.8. EQUIVALENTS
If Supplier offers makes of equipment or brands of supplies other than those specified in the following, it must so indicate on its submittal. Specific article(s) of equipment/supplies shall conform in quality, design and construction with all published claims of the manufacturer.
Brand Names: Catalog numbers, manufacturers and brand names, when listed, are informational guides as to a standard of acceptable product quality level only and should not be construed as an endorsement or a product limitation of recognized and legitimate manufacturers. Suppliers shall formally substantiate and verify that product(s) offered conform with or exceed quality as listed in the specifications.
Supplier shall indicate on the Quote Form the manufacturer’s name and number if bidding other than the specified brands and shall indicate ANY deviation from the specifications as listed. Other than specified items offered requires complete descriptive technical literature marked to indicate detail(s) conformance with specifications and MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL. NO QUOTES WILL BE
CONSIDERED WITHOUT THIS DATA.
Lacking any written indication of intent to quote an alternate brand or model number, the submission will be considered as a Quote in complete compliance with the specifications as listed in this quote request.
Manufacturer’s name, brand name and model number may have been used in these specifications for the purpose of establishing minimum requirement of level of quality, standards of performance and design required and is no way intended to prohibit the bidding of other manufacturer’s items of equal material, unless otherwise indicated. Equal (substitution) may be bid, provided product so Bid is found to be equal in quality, standards of performance, design, etc. to item specified, unless otherwise indicated. Where
ITQ#165825VT Page 5 equal is proposed, the Quote must be accompanied by complete factory information sheets
(specifications, brochures, etc.) and test results of unit bid as equal.
2.9. LIABILITY
Where Suppliers are required to enter or go onto the City of Homestead property (including any property which is owned or leased by the City or upon which the City has a license, easement or right-of-way) to deliver materials or perform work or services as a result of an award, the successful Supplier will assume the full duty, obligation and expense of obtaining all necessary licenses, permits and insurance and assure all work complies with all applicable Miami-Dade County and City requirements. The Supplier shall be liable for any damages or loss to the City occasioned by negligence of the Supplier (or agent) or any person the Supplier has designated in the completion of the contract as a result of his or her quote.
2.10. NO LIABILITY
The City shall not at any time be liable or responsible for, nor be under any obligation to reimburse the
Supplier for, any losses or expenses or loss that may be incurred by the Supplier in the preparation and submission of its Quotation.
2.11. LICENSING
Vendor(s) should submit, with their quote, a copy of their valid occupational/business license and a
Florida State registration [Florida State Registration can be located and printed at www.Sunbiz.org].
Suppliers must be in good standing and authorized to transact business in the State of Florida. Must not be listed in the System for Award Management (SAM) as an excluded party.
When applicable, Vendor shall submit a current valid certificate qualifying the Contractor to perform the work. The State of Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, pursuant to the provisions of Section
489.115 of the Florida Statutes; or The Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-3 (a) of the Miami-Dade County Code. Holders of Miami-Dade
County Certificates of Competency must also hold Certificates of Registration issued by the State of
Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, pursuant to the provisions of Section 489.117, Florida
Statutes.
2.12. INSURANCE:
Suppliers shall furnish insurance certificates indicating satisfactory insurance coverage at its sole cost and expense, maintain in full force and effect during the term of the agreement, policies of insurance of the type and in the minimum amounts stated below. Such policy (s) will be issued by an insurer of recognized responsibility and rated no less than “A” by the A.M. Best Company or similar insurance rating firm. Such policy(s) will contain appropriate cross liability clauses, be primary without right of contribution, shall be primary and non-contributory with waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of
Homestead and will provide that the City will be given 30 days advance written notice in the event of cancellation, termination or modification which materially restricts the coverage thereof.
Prior to the execution of this agreement, Supplier will provide the City with a certificate of insurance and a copy of the policy endorsement naming the City of Homestead its employees, directors, officers, agents, independent contractors, successors and assigns, and other authorized representatives as additional insured to the extent of the contractual obligation assumed by the Supplier. The certificate shall show a waiver of subrogation and hold harmless agreement in favor of the City of Homestead, its employees, directors, officers, agents, independent contractors, successors and assigns, and other authorized representatives.
The Contractor shall either require of its Subcontractors to procure and to maintain Subcontractor’s
Comprehensive General Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance of the type and in the same https://www.sunbiz.org/
ITQ#165825VT Page 6 amounts specified in the exhibit or insure the activities of its Subcontractors in the Contractor’s own policies.
Refer to Section 5 for Insurance Requirements.
2.13. PERMITS
The contractor shall obtain and pay for all certificates of competency, licenses, insurance, permits, inspection fees, and any other certification necessary or required for this project; and shall comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations and building code requirements applicable to the work contemplated herein. Building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural permit plans or installations which are reviewed by a third party are subject to fees. Those fees required by the County [i.e.] fire, impact fees, PERA (Permitting Environment and Regulatory Affairs, formerly PERA), code compliance, and State fee’s and surcharges are the responsibility of the Contractor and cannot be waived by the City. These fees will
NOT be reimbursed by the City of Homestead and are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The vendor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations and building code requirements applicable to the work contemplated herein.
2.14. REFERENCES:
The City reserves the right to request a list of references of clients or government organizations for which the Vendor is currently furnishing or has furnished similar services. References shall include the name of the company, a contact person, telephone number, and email address.
The City reserves the right to verify and confirm any information submitted in this process. Such verification may include, but is not limited to, speaking with current and former clients, review of relevant client documentation, site-visitation, and other independent confirmation of data.
2.15. QUALITY
All materials used for the manufacture or construction of any supplies, materials or equipment covered by this request for quote shall be new. The items Bid must be new, the latest model, of the best quality, and highest-grade workmanship.
2.16. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE
The successful Contractor will be required to warranty all Work performed and guarantee all items and equipment supplied. Warranty and guarantee shall be described in detail on the quote form.
2.17. E-VERIFY
In accordance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, the City requires all contractors doing business with the City to register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. The City will not enter into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system. The contracting entity must provide of its proof of enrollment in E-
Verify. For instructions on how to provide proof of the contracting entity’s participation/enrollment in
E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/faq/how-do-i-provide-proof-of-my-participationenrollment-in-e-verify. By entering into this Agreement, the Contractor acknowledges that it has read Section 448.095, Florida Statutes; will comply with the E-Verify requirements imposed by
Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, including but not limited to obtaining E-Verify affidavits from subcontractors; and has executed the required affidavit attached hereto and incorporated herein.
2.18. SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES
By execution of this quote, Supplier certifies that Supplier is not participating in a boycott of Israel.
Supplier further certifies that Supplier is not on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel list, not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, and not on the Scrutinized Companies with
Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or has Supplier been engaged in business operations https://www.e-verify.gov/faq/how-do-i-provide-proof-of-my-participationenrollment-in-e-verify https://www.e-verify.gov/faq/how-do-i-provide-proof-of-my-participationenrollment-in-e-verify
ITQ#165825VT Page 7 in Syria. Subject to limited exceptions provided in state law, the City will not contract for the provision of goods or services with any scrutinized company referred to above.
Submitting a false certification shall be deemed a material breach of contract. The City shall provide notice, in writing, to Contractor of the City's determination concerning the false certification. Contractor shall have five (5) days from receipt of notice to refute the false certification allegation. If such false certification is discovered during the active contract term, Contractor shall have ninety (90) days following receipt of the notice to respond in writing and demonstrate that the determination of false certification was made in error. If Contractor does not demonstrate that the City's determination of false certification was made in error then the City shall have the right to terminate the contract and seek civil remedies pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time.
2.19. NON-COERCION AFFIDAVIT
In accordance with Section 787.06, Florida Statutes, the City requires all vendors executing, renewing or extending a contract with the City to execute the required City affidavit, attesting that vendor does not use coercion for labor or services.
2.20. CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED
In accordance with Section 287.138, Florida Statutes , each bidder, respondent, proposer, or vendor, is required to properly complete, execute and submit to the City the attached Affidavit which is required by the statute.
2.21. REJECTION OF QUOTES
A. Quotes that do not contain completed and properly executed forms and affidavits, as required and included in these Quote Documents, may be rejected by the City.
B. Quotes which are not responsive to the Quote Documents shall be rejected by the City.
C. Quotes will be considered irregular and may be rejected if they contain omissions, alterations of form, additions not called for, unauthorized alternate quotes, or other irregularities.
D. Any of the following additional factors may be considered sufficient cause for the rejection of the Quote.
1. Quote submitted on a form other than that furnished by the City;
2. Submission of more than one Quote for the same work by an individual, firm, partnership or corporation under the same or different names;
3. Evidence of collusion among Vendors;
4. Previous participation in collusive bidding on work for the City;
5. Submission of an unbalanced Quote in which the prices bid for some items are out of proportion to the prices quote for other items;
6. Lack of Competency of Vendor. The Contract will be awarded only to a Vendor considered to be capable of performing the work as required by the Contract Documents. The City may declare any Vendor ineligible at any time during the process of receiving quotes or awarding the Contract where developments arise which, in the opinion of the City, adversely affect the Vendor's competency to perform the work and to discharge its responsibilities under the
Contract;
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7. Lack of capability as shown by past performance of Vendor's work for the City, judged from the standpoint of workmanship and progress;
8. Unfinished work for which the Vendor is committed by contract, which, in the judgment of the City, might hinder or prevent the prompt completion of work under this Contract if awarded to such Vendor;
9. Being in arrears upon any debt, taxes or any existing contract(s) which are defaulted as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the City, or having been sued to enforce the City's rights on a construction contract, or having failed to complete the Work, the punch list, or warranty items, or having defaulted on a previous contract with the City;
10. If the Quote does not contain a quote price for each pay item listed in the Quote Form, except in the case of authorized alternate pay items, for which the Vendor is not required to furnish a quote price; and
11. Outstanding liens, code violations, permits, balances owed to the City.
12. Claims pending against the Vendor.
13. Pending or past litigation with the City, including the Vendor’s principals and officers.
2.22. PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
All purchases made on behalf of the City must be supported by an authorized Purchase Order. Under no circumstances should a vendor fill an order for any City department without a Purchase Order issued by the City of Homestead.
2.23. INVOICES/PAYMENTS
Invoices must indicate the department who received the material and the Purchase Order number.
Invoices without Purchase Order numbers will be returned to the vendor and will unnecessarily delay payment.
Packing slips and/or delivery receipts must accompany every delivery and will be used to verify invoices.
The City makes payments against properly documented invoices in a maximum of thirty (30) days;
however, in compliance with Florida State Statute, the payment due date for a local governmental entity for the purchase of goods or services other than construction services is 45 days after the date specified in s. 218.73. The payment due date for the purchase of construction services is specified in s. 218.735.
All invoices must be addressed to:
City of Homestead C/O Finance Department
100 Civic Court Homestead, FL 33030
2.24. TAXES
The City of Homestead is exempt from all federal excise and state sales taxes. Exemption certificates can be found at: Tax-Forms
2.25. VALIDITY
Quotations submitted shall remain valid for a minimum of 30 (thirty) days from the Quotation due date.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
https://www.cityofhomestead.com/514/Tax-Forms
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3.1. Line #1 Relay Commissioning
Engineering Requirements
• A. Engineering Services
• Scope: The contractor shall provide comprehensive engineering services for the removal, replacement, and complete system documentation of existing protection systems.
• Engineering & Drawing Creation: The contractor is fully responsible for creating all necessary engineering drawings for the relay upgrade from ABB to SEL hardware.
• Existing Equipment to be Removed: ABB RED-670 Line Differential relays and REL-512 Step
Distance relays.
• New Equipment to be Commissioned: SEL-411L Line Differential relays and SEL-421 Step
Distance/BF line relays.
• Documentation & "As-Left" Drawings: Upon completion of commissioning and testing, the contractor shall engineer, finalize, and deliver a complete drawing set to the City (including hard copies and station copies) marked as "As-Left" drawings reflecting all modifications.
• Design Constraints: The design must reuse existing terminal blocks, test switches, and associated equipment where applicable.
B. Physical Installation & Wiring
• Replace ABB RED-670 with SEL-411L, utilizing existing fiber optic communications.
• Replace ABB REL-512 with SEL-421 (Note: This relay will not utilize communications-assisted tripping/pilot relaying).
• Perform all necessary wiring connections and modifications to ensure a complete and operational system.
• Verify the accuracy of existing station drawings via hand-tracing wiring in the panels if deemed necessary for project success.
C. Relay Settings & Configuration
• Settings Migration: Migrate existing settings to the new relays. No further system analysis is required unless specified.
• SCADA Mapping: DNP mapping must remain consistent with the standards used for the
City’s Line 4 relays. Provided by HPS.
• Pre-Testing: All new settings must be loaded, and relays must be operationally tested at the contractor’s facility prior to onsite work.
D. Testing & Commissioning
• Simultaneous Work: Personnel must be available to work at both substations simultaneously during the outage to minimize downtime.
• Operational Testing: Functional testing will be performed to the terminal blocks of the panels where relays were replaced.
• SCADA Support: Assist City personnel with the testing of SCADA controls and alarms related to the new relays.
Execution Requirements
• Outage Schedule: Work must be performed during night hours and in accordance with outages defined by System Operations.
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• Drawing Review: Contractor is responsible for reviewing drawings to identify and correct potential issues within the line protection.
City Responsibilities
• Provide the most recent revisions of all required drawings.
• Provide all new hardware, including test switches, DB9/RS485 converters, and communication circuits.
• Provide the new SEL relays (SEL-411L and SEL-421) for the awarded firm, made available for pickup.
4. SITE INSPECTION
4.1. SITE INSPECTION
Prior to submitting the quotation, the vendor may be required to visit the site of the proposed work and to become fully informed and familiar with any conditions, which may in any manner affect the Work to be done, of the character, quality and quantities of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished, and of operational activities of the City, which activities must be maintained without interference from the Work. The bidder is also required to examine carefully the specifications and be thoroughly informed regarding any and all conditions and requirements that may in any manner affect the Work to be performed under the contract including the necessary requirements for the Project to comply with
Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), its supporting regulations, and all similar Federal, state or local laws, regulations and ordinances. No additional allowances will be made because of lack of knowledge of these conditions.
It will be the sole responsibility of the bidder to inspect the City’s location(s) prior to submitting a quote.
No variation in price or conditions shall be permitted based upon a claim of ignorance. Submission of a quotation will be considered evidence that the bidder has familiarized themselves with the nature and extent of the work, the equipment, materials, and labor required to complete the work scope.
To schedule a site visit appointment, contact via email: vsanchez@cityofhomestead.com or via phone:
(305) 224-4620 Ext: 4628. Please submit the SITE VISIT AND INSPECTION INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT electronically prior to the anticipated visit.
5. INSURANCE
5.1. REQUIRED INSURANCE – CITY OF HOMESTEAD ITQs:
Prices shall include the cost to obtain/maintain such insurance throughout the course of this term contract. Vendors expressly affirm that they have had the opportunity to recover the costs of the insurance required herein in their contract price.
A. All insurance policies shall be issued by insurers that are authorized to transact business in the
State of Florida, and have an A. M. Best's financial and size rating of A-VI or better.
B. All insurance policies, except Property, Workers Compensation and Professional Liability (if applicable), shall name and endorse the following as additional insured: The City of Homestead, its employees, directors, officers, agents, independent contractors, successors and assigns, and other authorized representatives as additional insured to the extent of the contractual obligation assumed by Bidder. The Commercial General Liability policy shall be endorsed with the ISO CG
2010 Additional Insured endorsement (or similar endorsement with coverage at least as broad as the ISO CG 2010) and the ISO CG 2037 Additional Insured-Completed Operations endorsement (or similar endorsement with coverage at least as broad as the ISO CG 2037). As additional insured, the City shall be defended and indemnified for claims to the extent caused by the acts, actions, ITQ#165825VT Page 11 omissions or negligence of Bidder, its employees, agents, subcontractors, and representatives;
but is not defended or indemnified for the additional insureds own acts, actions, omissions, negligence.
C. All insurance policies shall include a Transfer of Rights of Recovery Against Others to Us / Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City.
D. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to provide that (a) Bidder’s insurance is primary and non-contributory to any other insurance available to the City with respect to claims covered under the policy and (b) Bidder’s insurance applies separately to each insured against who claims are made or suit is brought and that the inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to increase the insurers limit of liability. Self-insurance shall not be acceptable. Any policy including a self-insured retention (SIR) in the primary layer of liability in any amount must be submitted to and approved by the City’s Risk Management Department prior to risk approval.
E. Bidder shall carry the following types of insurance coverage whether products and/or services provided by Bidder to the City in connection with the performance of this Contract occur on City premises or not. (Commercial General Liability must be carried by all Contractors):
1. WORKER'S COMPENSATION: Bidder shall carry as required by the State of Florida with the
Statutory limits, and include employers liability insurance with a limit of not less than
$1,000,000 for each accident, $1,000,000 for each disease and $1,000,000 for aggregate disease. Policy shall be endorsed with a Waiver of Our Right to Recover From Others endorsement which favors the City. A copy of NCCI Form WC 00 03 13 (or similar endorsement with coverage at least as broad as NCCI Form WC 00 03 13) issued by the insurer may be required for risk review.
2. AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY: Bidder shall carry automobile liability insurance with minimum limits of One Million ($1,000,000) dollars, combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury liability and property damage. The policy is to be written on ISO Form CA 00 01 covering any auto (Symbol 1) or if Bidder has no owned autos, covering hired (Symbol 8) and non-owned (Symbol 9) autos. Policies shall be endorsed to add the City of Homestead as
Additional Insured and include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City. Coverage must be primary and non-contributory to any other insurance available to the City. Copies of the endorsements or policy forms reflecting these terms may be required for risk review.
3. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY: Bidder shall carry Commercial General Liability
Insurance for all operations and shall include Contractual, Products and Completed
Operations and Personal and Advertising Injury coverage with limits of not less than: one million ($1,000,000) dollars each Occurrence and for Personal and Advertising Injury coverage and two million ($2,000,000) dollars for Products-Completed Operations Aggregate and General Aggregate. The Commercial General Liability insurance policy must include the following listed Coverages: Coverage A-Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability, Coverage
B-Personal and Advertising Injury Liability, and Coverage C-Medical Payments. Coverage shall include coverage for premises and/or operations, independent contractors, products and/or completed operations for contracts, contractual liability, broad form contractual coverage, broad form property damage, products, completed operations, and personal injury. Personal injury coverage shall include coverage that has the employee and contractual exclusions removed. Coverage must be primary and non-contributory. The insurance policy must and
ITQ#165825VT Page 12 may NOT include the ISO CG 21 39 CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY LIMITATION or ISO CG 24 46
AMENDMENT OF INSURED CONTRACT DEFINITION or similar endorsements. The Commercial
General Liability policy must be endorsed to add the City of Homestead as Additional Insured and include a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the City. Copies of these endorsements and/or policy forms reflecting these terms may be required for risk review.
4. UMBRELLA OR EXCESS LIABILITY: Bidder may satisfy the minimum liability limits required above by providing proof of an Umbrella or Excess Liability policy. There is no minimum Per
Occurrence limit of liability under the Umbrella or Excess Liability; however the Annual
Aggregate limit shall not be less than the highest Each Occurrence limit for any of the policies noted above. If relying upon umbrella or excess liability limits to satisfy the minimum liability limits required above, Bidder agrees to name and endorse the City of Homestead, its officers, agents, employees and council members as additional insured. As additional insured, the City shall be defended and indemnified for claims caused by the acts, actions, omissions or negligence of Bidder, its employees, agents, subcontractors, and representatives; but is not defended or indemnified for the additional insureds own acts, actions, omissions, negligence.
If relying upon umbrella or excess liability limits to satisfy the minimum liability limits required above, policy(ies) must be endorsed with waiver of subrogation in favor of the City.
A copy of the policy endorsement may be required for risk review.
F. Risk Management expressly reserves the sole right to update, alter, amend or change insurance requirements as circumstances warrant.
Please refer to link for Minimum Insurance Requirements:
https://www.homesteadfl.gov/689/Minimum-Insurance-Requirements
6. SUBMITTALS
The City request Suppliers to provide a Quotation for the supply of the Goods and/or Services detailed in this Invitation for Quote by the submission due date.
All correspondence from the Supplier to the City (including submission of the Quotation) shall be submitted electronically.
In the event that the Supplier chooses not to submit a Quotation, the City requests that the Supplier duly inform the City’s contact person of that fact.
All Quotations must be received no later than Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 2:00 pm, EST. The responsibility for submitting quotes before the stated time and date is solely the responsibility of the vendor. The City will not be responsible for delays caused for any occurrence.
RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST REQUIRES THAT ALL TERMS ARE ADHERED TO. SUPPLIER SUBMITTING
ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS MAY BE CAUSE FOR NON-CONSIDERATION AND REJECTION OF
QUOTE.
6.1. CERTIFICATION*
I certify that this quote submission is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a quote for the same materials, supplies, or equipment, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all terms and conditions of this request and certify that I am authorized to act on behalf of the bidder/contractor/supplier.
https://www.homesteadfl.gov/689/Minimum-Insurance-Requirements
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☐ Please confirm
*Response required
6.2. Quote Documents*
Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.
• COH_Required_Forms_-_ITQ.pdf
*Response required
6.3. Licensing*
Provide a copy of your valid occupational/business license and State registration [Florida State
Registration can be located and printed at www.Sunbiz.org].
*Response required
6.4. ARE YOU ASSERTING LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE*
☐ Yes
☐ No
*Response required
6.5. Mobilization (ETA) Upon notice of Award*
*Response required
7. PRICING PROPOSAL
PRICING PROPOSAL
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of
Measure
Unit Cost Total
1 Engineering services for the removal of existing ABB relays
(RED-670 & REL-512) and the engineering, design, and configuration of new SEL relays
(SEL-411L & SEL-421). Scope includes creating all necessary design drawings, reusing existing terminal blocks and test switches where applicable, pre-testing settings, supporting commissioning, and delivering complete, hard-copy and station
"As-Left" drawing sets to the City upon project completion.
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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of
Measure
Unit Cost Total
2 Final Test Documentation:
Preparation, certification, and submission of complete as-left test reports, calibration sheets, marked-up wiring diagrams, and trip verification logs.
1 Lump Sum
TOTAL
| 1. INTRODUCTION |
| 1.1. Summary |
| 1.2. Background |
| 1.3. Contact Information |
| 1.4. Timeline |
| 2. GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS |
| 2.1. PRICES SHALL BE FIXED AND FIRM FOR TERM OF CONTRACT |
| 2.2. CONTENTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION OF A QUOTATION |
| 2.3. CITY'S DISCRETION |
| 2.4. ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTATION |
| 2.5. PRICE QUOTED |
| 2.6. CHANGE ORDERS |
| 2.7. DEFAULT |
| 2.8. EQUIVALENTS |
| 2.9. LIABILITY |
| 2.10. NO LIABILITY |
| 2.11. LICENSING |
| 2.12. INSURANCE: |
| 2.13. PERMITS |
| 2.14. REFERENCES: |
| 2.15. QUALITY |
| 2.16. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE |
| 2.17. E-VERIFY |
| 2.18. SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES |
| 2.19. NON-COERCION AFFIDAVIT |
| 2.20. CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED |
| 2.21. REJECTION OF QUOTES |
| 2.22. PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION |
| 2.23. INVOICES/PAYMENTS |
| 2.24. TAXES |
| 2.25. VALIDITY |
| 3. SCOPE OF WORK |
| 3.1. Line #1 Relay Commissioning |
| 4. SITE INSPECTION |
| 4.1. SITE INSPECTION |
| 5. INSURANCE |
| 5.1. REQUIRED INSURANCE – CITY OF HOMESTEAD ITQs: |
| 6. SUBMITTALS |
| 6.1. CERTIFICATION* |
| 6.2. Quote Documents* |
| 6.3. Licensing* |
| 6.4. ARE YOU ASSERTING LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE* |
| 6.5. Mobilization (ETA) Upon notice of Award* |
7. PRICING PROPOSAL
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