2026_Lump_Sum_Vegetation_Management_Bids_-_Rate_Sheet_Template.xlsx

This is a rate sheet template for lump sum vegetation management bids issued by Glades Electric Cooperative, a Florida-based utility seeking qualified contractors for right-of-way trimming and clearance services. The bid encompasses four distinct projects scheduled for execution between May 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026: the Ortona Transmission Line Project covering approximately 12,602 feet of vegetation removal including oak brush, palm trees, and pepper berry bushes; the South Clewiston to Cowbone Transmission Line Project covering approximately 4,270 feet of pepper bush removal at multiple substations; the Drake Circuits project involving full circuit right-of-way vegetation management across approximately 449.11 miles (2,371,000 feet); and the Morgan Henderson Circuits project covering approximately 216 miles (1,140,000 feet) of full circuit right-of-way vegetation trimming. All work must be completed by December 31, 2026, with hot spots to be identified by the cooperative during execution.

Bidders must submit lump sum pricing for each individual job using the provided Excel rate sheet template and are required to complete all yellow-highlighted mandatory fields including company name, corporate address, vendor contact information, and bid and contract contact details. Glades Electric Cooperative retains the right to award each job individually to contractors of its choice and reserves the authority to postpone certain jobs or portions thereof to 2027 based on pricing and other factors. All submissions must be made through VendorLink with supporting documentation including a company overview with executive summary and references, exhibits A through D as provided in the request for proposal, and the completed rate sheet in Excel format. No phone calls or emails regarding questions or proposals are permitted; all communications must occur through the VendorLink platform.