ITQ#166989VT Blower & Vertical Drive Rebuild for Engine 17

The City of Homestead, Florida is requesting quotes for comprehensive rebuilding and repair services on a Fairbanks-Morse OP Blower and vertical drive assembly for Engine 17 under ITQ#166989VT, with quotations due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. A non-mandatory pre-submittal site visit is scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Electric Utilities Power Plant (675 N. Flagler Avenue, Homestead, Florida), and questions close September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

The scope encompasses complete disassembly, inspection, replacement of damaged and worn components, and reassembly of the blower assembly and vertical drive units for Fairbanks Morse OP engine model 38TDD81/8. Deliverables include blower overhaul with rotor shaft machining, bearing and seal replacement, gasket replacement, external painting, pressure testing, and provision of a blower-to-block gasket; upper and lower vertical drive assembly rebuild with component replacement and thorough cleaning; and vertical drive spring pack disassembly, cleaning, inspection, component replacement, and lock-wire installation. All work must comply with the manufacturer's technical manual and industry-standard diesel engine overhaul practices. Final completion is due within 60 calendar days from Purchase Order issuance.

Pricing shall be submitted as fixed and firm lump sum quotes for blower rebuild and vertical drive rebuild line items separately, plus separate hourly rates for straight-time labor (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday) and overtime labor (before 8:00 AM, after 5:00 PM, weekends, and holidays), and a percentage above vendor cost for materials and parts not included in scope. All freight is F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid. The City is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes.

Contractors must hold valid occupational and business licenses, Florida State registration, and current certificates of competency as applicable, and maintain comprehensive insurance including Workers' Compensation, Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Commercial General Liability ($1 million each occurrence; $2 million aggregate), and Umbrella or Excess Liability coverage. E-Verify registration and completion of boycott, scrutinized companies, non-coercion, and foreign country affidavits are required. Award is not based solely on lowest price but will be made to the responsive and responsible contractor whose quote is most advantageous to the City, considering price, qualifications, experience with similar work, ability to meet schedules, and demonstrated capability for timely completion.