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

The City of Homestead Procurement & Contract Services Department is requesting sealed bids for two complete and operable low voltage switchboards for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Backup Generators project under ITB# 202636, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The project is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) Grant I0127 and is subject to Presidential Executive Order 11246, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Build America, Buy America Act preference does not apply to this CDBG-MIT grant-funded project. The City encourages participation from minority-owned businesses (MBE), women-owned businesses (WBE), and disadvantaged businesses (DBE) as prime contractors and subcontractors.

The scope comprises two low voltage switchboards—a generator output switchboard (SWBD-GEN) and a distribution switchboard (SWBD-DIST) with an Automatic Transfer Controller—designed to support three 600 kW diesel engine generators operating in parallel at 480V. Switchboards must be manufactured by a single entity using NEMA-rated components; acceptable manufacturers are Eaton (Pow-R-Line Xpert), ABB (Reliagear LVSB), Square D Company (QED-2 LV Series), or Siemens Energy & Automation. Equipment must comply with UL 891, NEMA PB 2, NFPA 70, and IEEE/ANSI standards. The vendor must furnish all necessary equipment, materials, transportation, delivery services, training, and installation setup. A licensed professional electrical engineer with a minimum of five years' experience must conduct comprehensive power system studies including short circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, and arc flash risk assessments using SKM Systems Analysis Power Tools version 11.0 or newer. Delivery must occur within 30 weeks, with in-person training and setup commencing within one week of notice. A 24-month warranty is required following final acceptance. Questions are due October 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting is noted but dates are undefined. The tentative City Council award date is November 10, 2026. Bidders must provide six client or government references, proof of business qualifications, and authorized distributor status if applicable. Full payment is made upon receipt and acceptance on an FOB destination basis, freight prepaid to 551 SE 8th Street, Homestead, FL 33030. All bids must include required certifications: drug-free workplace affidavits, E-Verify enrollment proof, debarment certifications, and compliance with scrutinized companies lists.