ITB# 202636-Purchase of Two (2) Low Voltage Switchboards for Wastewater Treatment Plant Backup Generators (Re-Bid)

This Background Information section is provided to outline the scope, expectations, and minimum requirements that will apply to all bidders submitting a proposal under this solicitation. The information contained herein is intended to ensure that all bidders have a clear understanding of the project objectives, performance standards, and compliance obligations. The City of Homestead (City) is undertaking a critical infrastructure initiative to enhance the resilience and operational reliability of its wastewater treatment facility during electrical service interruptions. Supported by funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program I0127, the project will ensure that the facility can maintain full operational capability during utility outages. Due to extended equipment lead times, the City has elected to pre-purchase key components of the facility's backup power system. These components include three (3) diesel engine generators, a generator output switchboard (SWBD-GEN) equipped with permanent connections for a portable generator, and a distribution switchboard (SWBD-DIST) housing an Automatic Transfer Controller (ATC). For procurement efficiency, the City has divided the overall pre-purchase effort into two packages. This package specifically covers the furnishing of the generator output switchboard (SWBD-GEN) and the distribution switchboard (SWBD-DIST). The three (3) generators will operate in parallel under the control of a Master Paralleling Controller. The generator output switchboard will serve as the common collection point for the generator outputs, combining them into one output connection that powers the distribution switchboard. The generator output switchboard also includes a permanent portable generator connection, as required by the National Electrical Code (NEC), to provide an additional layer of operational continuity during scheduled maintenance or when the permanent generators are unavailable. The ATC at the distribution switchboard will perform all monitoring, control, and transfer operations required to automatically switch between utility and generator power during outages and subsequently return the load to utility power once conditions stabilize. The below grant terms and conditions will be adhered to upon award and throughout the project: the period of performance or date of completion; the performance requirements; that the contractor is bound by the terms of this Agreement; that the contractor is bound by all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations; that the contractor shall hold Florida Department of Commerce and City of Homestead harmless against all claims of whatever nature arising out of the contractor's performance of work under this Agreement; the obligation of the City of Homestead to document in its Subrecipient reports the contractor's progress in performing its work under this Agreement; the requirements of 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200 – Contract Provision for Non-Federal Entity Contract Under Federal Awards – (refer to Attachment L of Agreement I0127)