Supply and Delivery of Materials for the Donnie Distribution Substation (Re-Bid)

The City of Homestead Power System is requesting bids for supply and delivery of long-lead electrical equipment and materials for the Donnie Avocado 138kV/13.2kV Distribution Substation Project under ITB 202637, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and a question submission deadline of October 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The City encourages participation from MBE/WBE/DBE businesses.

The scope includes seven line items: two 138kV Siemens Energy Type CPV2-145-40 circuit switchers; two 138kV Southern States EV-2H Series motor-operated vertical break disconnect switches; one 138kV Southern States EV Series manual disconnect switch; four 138kV Type IMB potential transformers; six 138kV Type IMB current transformers; one 13.8kV Hitachi SDV7 Series main circuit breaker (2000 A); and six 13.8kV Hitachi Energy feeder circuit breakers (1200 A). All equipment must comply with Florida Building Code coastal wind-loading requirements (175 mph ultimate design wind speed, Exposure Category C, Risk Category IV), include high creepage-distance insulators (minimum 131 inches or 31 mm/kV), hermetic sealing, Grade 316 stainless steel hardware, and certification by a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer. Spring-driven operating mechanisms are mandated for the circuit switcher; motor-operated mechanisms require NEMA 4X weatherproof enclosures. All assemblies must be engineered for salt-fog and corrosion resistance using hot-dip galvanized steel, marine-grade aluminum, and stainless steel construction. Factory acceptance testing with certified dielectric and partial discharge verification is required.

Bidders must submit firm fixed-price bids with F.O.B./C.I.F. destination delivery to Homestead, Florida; prepaid freight; and estimated delivery times in calendar days. Liquidated damages of 1% of unit price per day apply for late delivery, capped at 25%. A bid bond equal to 10% of total bid price is required. Full payment is due upon receipt and acceptance; no partial payments are permitted. Prices remain firm for the entire contract term. Bidders must be registered and in good standing with SAM.gov at bid submission and throughout performance. Comprehensive insurance including Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate), Workers Compensation (statutory Florida limits), Auto Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Commercial Excess/Umbrella Liability ($1 million), Environmental Impairment/Pollution Legal Liability ($1 million), and Professional Liability ($1 million per claim, $2 million aggregate) is required. A virtual bid opening will follow on Microsoft Teams. City Council is anticipated to award in November 2026; the contract commences the day after award and remains in effect through project completion.