ITB# 202620-Purchase of Three (3) Backup Generators for Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City of Homestead is seeking a qualified vendor to provide three diesel engine generators for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, transportation, and services required for delivery, including fuel, power, and essential communication capabilities to ensure proper operation and integration and delivery of the generators. The vendor will also provide training, instruction on installation, and set-up services after the delivery of the equipment. The project is federally funded through the State of Florida Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program. Some key points to consider are: • The contract will commence the day after the date of award by the City Council of Homestead, Florida, unless otherwise stipulated in the Notice of Award Letter and/or Purchase Order. • The prices quoted by the bidder on the Bid Form shall remain fixed and firm during the term of this contract. • The vendor agrees to provide all necessary training, instruction on installation, and set-up services after the delivery of the equipment. • The response time for such services, including training, is expressly understood that this service response time applies exclusively to the training service-related components of the bid and does not affect or alter the 30-week maximum delivery timeframe for the furnishing of the equipment. • The vendor shall ensure that all services related to the training commence within one week of notice. • The contract shall remain active and in full force until the completion of all service obligations, including setup, startup, and training services. Some of the key requirements for the bidder are: • The bidder must bid on all items listed on the Bid Form to qualify for the award of the Contract. • The bidder must provide a list of references (minimum of six) for clients or government organizations for which the bidder is currently furnishing or has previously furnished similar products or services. • The bidder must demonstrate their ability to provide the goods specified in this ITB in a satisfactory and timely manner. • The bidder must comply with all applicable requirements of Federal provisions, including the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. • The bidder must provide evidence of insurance, including professional liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. The City of Homestead encourages participation from MBE/WBE/DBE businesses and prime contractors are encouraged to take affirmative steps to assure participation of MBE/WBE/DBE businesses as subcontractors.