Specifications for Protective Relay Testing

Keys Energy Services (KEYS), the Utility Board of the City of Key West, Florida, is soliciting bids for Protective Relay Testing services under Bid 27-24. The procurement seeks a highly qualified Lead Relay Technician to perform comprehensive testing of multiple protective relay models, including SEL-311L, SEL-321, SEL-351, SEL-587, SEL-501, SEL-387, SEL-487V, and Basler 87N across various substations. Contractors must develop detailed test plans in collaboration with KEYS' Relay Technician, test all relay elements, verify GPS signals, and prepare comprehensive test reports. The ideal candidate must be NICET or NETA Certified with a minimum of 5 years of experience testing SEL microprocessor relays, and demonstrate proficiency in electrical safety standards. The bid requires submission of various documents including a Bidder's Statement, Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement, Drug-Free Workplace Statement, and Safety Compliance Affidavit. The electronic bid submission is due on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM via My Vendor Link or Demand Star, with a contract duration from execution through December 31, 2025, and potential for 5 additional one-year extensions.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement requires strict safety and certification standards that may limit potential bidders. Contractors must provide their own personal protective equipment compliant with APPA, OSHA, and NFPA 70E standards, with FR garments required for work in metalclad switchgear. The project is anticipated to begin in Spring/Summer 2025, lasting 1-3 months, with work hours scheduled Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. A 5% bid bond or cashier's check is required with the proposal, and the total annual contract value will not exceed the sum of submitted unit prices, with an additional $10.00 indemnity fee. Substation drawings will be made available to the awarded vendor after the Notice to Proceed, which is tentatively expected in mid-January 2025. The contract includes provisions for on-the-job training of KEYS technicians and full end-to-end testing of the KEYS Hybrid POTT Scheme.