Homestead Opengov #ITQ-2026-326

Procurement of Schweitzer ICON Optical Networks for Substation WAN Upgrade

This opportunity seeks vendors to supply Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Integrated Communications Optical Networks for the City of Homestead Energy Services Department's substation WAN upgrade. - Government Buyer: - City of Homestead Energy Services Department (HPS) - OEMs and Vendors: - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is the specified OEM - Products/Services Requested: - Three (3) SEL ICON Integrated Communications Optical Network units - Purpose: Upgrade WAN connectivity at Renaissance, Redland, and Lucy substations - Focus: High-speed, resilient fiber-optic ring for critical infrastructure - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide equipment that meets all technical specifications and standards - Emphasis on timely delivery, reliable supply, and responsive service - Project aims to modernize and enhance communication reliability for electric services - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Delivery to City of Homestead substations (Renaissance, Redland, Lucy) in Miami-Dade County, FL

Description

The City of Homestead Energy Services Department is soliciting quotes from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of three Schweitzer Integrated Communications Optical Networks to support substations. The project involves upgrading the wide-area network linking the Renaissance, Redland, and Lucy substations by replacing aging communication links with a resilient, high-speed fiber-optic ring using the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories ICON platform. Vendors will be evaluated on factors beyond price, including delivery schedules, supply dependability, and service responsiveness. The solicitation aims to modernize critical infrastructure to enhance communication reliability for the city's electric services.

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