Cables and Circuits for 400Hz Ground Power System

Miami-Dade Aviation Department is requesting bids on cables, connectors, circuit testers, load banks, and repair services for 400 Hz Ground Power Systems at Miami International Airport under ITB EVN0039981, with bids due October 1, 2026 and submission required electronically through INFORMS.

The scope encompasses multi-conductor and single-jacketed aircraft cable assemblies in three lengths (65, 85, and 100 feet) with estimated annual quantities of 7, 7, and 2 units and 10, 10, and 3 units respectively; AC and DC plugs; 400 Hz circuit testers; 28 VDC aircraft power cables; heat shrink tubing; and two load bank models (one PAGE PLB-108 Reactive Load Bank and two Cannon Load Bank Model L-72 units over the five-year contract term). The contract also includes repair services for load banks and circuit testers. Bidders must provide two references for goods provision and two for repair services, and designate a knowledgeable company representative available Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All pricing must be inclusive of delivery, transportation, and associated costs with no additional charges permitted.

The five-year contract commences the first calendar day of the month following Board approval and expires on the last day of the 60th month. Initial contract prices remain firm for at least twelve months, after which adjustment is permitted based on the Producer Price Index for Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing or other economic indicators. Repair services pricing must include full labor, equipment, shipping, delivery, and transportation compensation. All parts carry manufacturer warranty; repairs are warranted for a minimum of 365 calendar days from County acceptance, with defects corrected within seven calendar days at no cost. Bidders must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and automobile liability of $5 million combined single limit for vehicles in the Aviation Department's Aircraft Operating Airside area. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on aggregate pricing across all line items. The contract incorporates Federal Aviation Administration special provisions and Miami-Dade County's non-negotiable General Terms and Conditions.