Barrier Walls for Lucy Switching Station (Re-Bid)

The City of Homestead is soliciting bids for the furnishing and installation of a prefabricated concrete perimeter barrier wall and an integrated automated vehicle slide gate at the Lucy 138kV Switching Station. This critical infrastructure project aims to harden the facility against physical threats and environmental damage, with the station remaining energized throughout construction. The scope includes the installation of 1,275 linear feet of precast ballistic wall panels and columns standing 12 feet high, certified to UL 752 Level 8 standards and designed for Risk Category IV wind speeds of 175 to 180 MPH per the Florida Building Code. Additionally, the contractor must provide a 12-foot by 20-foot automated V-track sliding aluminum gate, signed and sealed engineering drawings from a Florida licensed Professional Engineer, and an FDOT-compliant traffic safety plan. Qualified contractors must demonstrate documented experience installing barrier walls in energized electric utility environments and utilize FDOT-certified precast plants for concrete production. The contract is a fixed-price award granted to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest price, though a 15 percent local preference is available for businesses within Homestead city limits. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders are required to submit their responses electronically via the city's e-Procurement Portal by October 20, 2026, including a bid bond for 10 percent of the total bid price, proof of SAM registration, and E-Verify enrollment. All work must adhere to strict environmental, health, and safety standards as outlined in the project's EHS Handbook for high-voltage facilities.