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

The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to establish a contract, by means of sealed bids, to obtain the services of a qualified vendor for the procurement, furnishing, and delivery of three (3) diesel engine generators. The selected vendor shall 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. In addition, provide all necessary training, instruction on installation and set up services after the delivery of the equipment. The Wastewater Treatment Backup Generators project is federally funded through the State of Florida Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) I0127 grant per the requirements of the Federal Register (FR) notice 84 FR 45838 (August 30, 2019), and as such Bidder must comply with Presidential Executive Order 11246, as amended; by Executive Order 11375; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended; the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act; the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and all other applicable federal, state and local ordinance. The guidelines under 2 CFR 200, Title 23, and 23 CFR shall apply to this contract in order to be eligible for reimbursement under the Public Assistance Program. All procurement and contracting for these services shall follow state and federal regulations including but not limited to 2 CFR Part 200; 24 CFR Part 1, 24 CFR Part 6; 24 CFR Part 75 (Section 3 Compliance), 24 CFR Part 85; 24 CFR Part 570.490, 570.506, 570.508, & 570.609 as well as Attachment L-Contract Provisions (locate in Attachment C-Grant Agreement and Amendments). In compliance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.321 the City shall take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that small and minority businesses, women’s business enterprise and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. The City of Homestead is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages participation from MBE/WBE/DBE businesses. Prime contractor is encouraged to take affirmative steps to assure participation of MBE/WBE/DBE businesses as subcontractors as well. Note: Pursuant to 2 CFR part 184.8, Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) preference does not apply to CDBG-DR, CDBG-NDR, or CDBG-MIT grants.