Homestead Opengov #165825VT

Relay Commissioning Services for 138kV Line #1 – Homestead Electric Department

The City of Homestead Electric Department is seeking qualified contractors for commissioning services related to the replacement of line protection relays on its 138kV transmission Line #1. - Government Buyer: - City of Homestead Electric Department (Miami-Dade County, FL) - OEMs and Vendors: - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) - ABB (existing relays to be replaced) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of ABB protective relays with SEL digital relays for 138kV line protection - Field commissioning services including: - Verification of relay setting files - Secondary injection testing - Functional and trip checks - Integration with the city's 138kV transmission grid - End-to-end field testing - Verification of CT/PT secondary circuits - Delivery of certified test reports - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proven expertise with SEL relay platforms - Strict adherence to NERC/IEEE standards - Compliance with substation safety protocols and outage schedules - Evaluation based on price, qualifications, licensing, relevant experience, project schedule, mobilization time, and ability to meet deadlines

Description

The City of Homestead Electric Department is seeking proposals from qualified protection and control testing contractors to perform complete field commissioning services for the replacement of line protection relays on Line #1 (138kV). The project involves replacing existing ABB protective relays with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) relays as part of a system-wide modernization initiative. The selected vendor will verify setting files, perform secondary injection testing, execute functional/trip checks, and ensure integration into the city's 138kV transmission grid. The work requires pre-scheduled transmission outages and adherence to NERC/IEEE standards, with a focus on substation safety and outage schedule compliance.

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