ITQ#166589VT Generator #17 Protective Relay Upgrade
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- ITQ#166589VT
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Veronica Tzoc vsanchez@cityofhomestead.com (305) 224-4620
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About this opportunity
The City of Homestead, Florida is requesting quotes for upgrading the protective relay for Generator #17 at the Robert Henry Power Plant from an electromechanical relay to a GE 889 solid-state digital relay under ITQ#166589VT, with quotes due September 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Award will not be based solely on price; the City will evaluate quotes on price, contractor 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 the project within the department's specified timeframe.
The scope includes removal of the existing relay, fabrication and installation of a metal mounting plate with test switches and terminal blocks, rewiring to current and potential transformer circuits, relay configuration and documentation, commissioning and acceptance testing, and complete as-built documentation. Four line items are specified: the GE Generator Protective Relay 889, fabricated metal plate assembly, relay settings load, and site engineering services covering removal, installation, testing, and commissioning. Prices must be fixed and firm for the contract term, with all costs F.O.B. destination. The City is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes.
Contractors must provide valid occupational and business licenses, Florida State registration, proof of E-Verify enrollment, and insurance certificates including workers' compensation at statutory limits, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. All permits and certifications must be obtained at contractor expense with no reimbursement from the City.
A pre-submittal site visit is scheduled for August 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (non-mandatory); questions are due by 2:00 p.m. that day with responses by September 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Quotations must remain valid for a minimum of 30 days from the due date. Site visit and inspection require execution of an indemnification agreement. Technical drawings are available as supporting documentation for bid preparation.
Opportunity text
The purpose of this Invitation to Quote (ITQ) is to obtain a qualified and experienced contractor for the upgrading of the protective relay for Generator #17 from an electromechanical relay to a solid-state digital relay. The relay is a common modernization project that typically provides improved protection, reliability, and diagnostics.
Award may not be based solely on price. Award may be made to the responsive and responsible contractor whose quote is determined to be most advantageous to the City, considering price and other factors. Evaluation factors may include price, contractor 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.
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