ITQ#166589VT Generator #17 Protective Relay Upgrade

The City of Homestead issued Invitation to Quote ITQ#166589VT to upgrade the protective relay for Generator #17 at its Electric Utilities Power Plant in Homestead, Florida. The project involves replacing an outdated electromechanical relay with a solid-state digital GE 889 Protective Relay to improve fault detection accuracy, reliability, and remote monitoring capabilities via IEC 61850, Modbus, or DNP3. The scope of work includes the removal of existing hardware, fabrication and installation of a metal mounting plate, rewiring to current and potential transformer circuits, and the configuration of the generator circuit breaker status input. Key deliverables include the development of relay settings, comprehensive commissioning and acceptance testing, and the provision of final as-built documentation. The solicitation requires electronic submissions by September 17, 2026, with award decisions based on a combination of price, contractor qualifications, experience, and the ability to meet the project schedule. A commercial proposal from GE Vernova has been submitted with a total offer price of 50,722.00 USD, noting that site services will be invoiced on a time and materials basis. Participating vendors must be in good standing with the State of Florida, comply with ADA regulations, and provide necessary insurance and licensing. A non-mandatory site visit was scheduled for August 31, 2026, requiring an indemnification agreement for all attendees.