QQ# 165038JB Battery Banks for Lucy Switching Station, McMinn & Renaissance Substations

This contract focuses on ensuring the reliability and integrity of critical battery banks serving the Lucy Switching Station, McMinn, and Renaissance Substations. The McMinn Substation is especially vital, as it supports roughly 40% of the city's customer load, making dependable DC power essential to maintaining the safety and functionality of the electrical distribution network. Without a properly functioning battery bank, protective relays cannot operate to isolate faults, potentially leading to severe equipment damage and prolonged outages impacting both residential and commercial customers. The solicitation, titled "QQ# 165038JB Battery Banks for Lucy Switching Station, McMinn & Renaissance Substations," was issued by HPS Energy | Electric Services in Florida. It was posted on February 19, 2026, with a response deadline set for February 27, 2026. The solicitation aims to procure battery bank solutions that uphold system protection and reliability across these substations. The contract administration is managed by city officials based in Homestead, FL, with Louis Cooper serving as the primary contact and Jhara Baker as the secondary contact. The procurement details and project documentation are accessible through the city's online procurement portal.