Barrier Walls for Lucy Switching Station (Re-Bid)

The City of Homestead's Procurement & Contract Services Department, on behalf of Homestead Public Services (HPS Energy), is soliciting bids for design, fabrication, and installation of a prefabricated concrete perimeter barrier wall system at the Lucy 138kV Switching Station under ITB#202635, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. A 15% local preference is available to vendors holding current City of Homestead local business tax receipts and physically located within city limits for a minimum of one year prior to bid submission. The City encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation.

The barrier wall system is 12 feet high with an integrated automated vehicle slide gate and must meet High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements (175 MPH minimum wind speed rating) and UL 752 Level 8 ballistic impact resistance. All concrete must achieve a minimum 5,000 PSI strength at 28 days, be manufactured in an FDOT-certified precast plant, and incorporate epoxy-coated or galvanized rebar. Protective coating application is limited to hand-rolled or precision methods only; spray application is prohibited due to proximity to energized 138kV equipment. The site remains energized during construction, and the selected contractor must demonstrate documented experience furnishing and installing similar barrier walls at energized electric utility stations within the past five years.

Place of performance is 16191 SW 328th Street, Homestead, Florida 33030. Final completion is required within 120 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,685 per calendar day for delay. Pricing is fixed and firm for contract duration. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond, provide a detailed company profile with minimum six professional references, hold all required state and local licenses at bid submission, and register with E-Verify. Contracts exceeding $200,000 require both Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection occurs September 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with virtual attendance available via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due October 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Virtual bid opening follows immediately after the submission deadline. Contract award is anticipated in November 2026 following City Council action.