Addendum_No._01_to_RFP_2026_PR_9187.pdf

This is an Addendum No. 01 to RFP 2026 PR 9187 issued by the Orlando Utilities Commission for Emergency Response Safety Assessment Support Services. The addendum addresses questions received and revises the original solicitation schedule. The solicitation deadline has been extended to November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with electronic submission required via VendorLink.com. The underlying RFP seeks qualified suppliers to provide on-call post-disaster safety assessment and damage documentation services following hurricanes, tornadoes, or other major natural or man-made disasters across OUC's service territory in Orange County and portions of Osceola County, including St. Cloud. Work includes identifying energized electrical hazards, inspecting utility poles, conductors, transformers, switchgear, and fuses, and assessing infrastructure damage. Proposers must staff a minimum of five field assessment crews working twelve hours daily for seven consecutive calendar days during emergency events. The contract term runs from the last execution date through May 31, 2028.

Proposers must submit firm fully burdened hourly rates for three labor classifications—Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, and Driver—covering 2027 and 2028, with separate pricing for straight time, overtime, and double-time hours. Equipment pricing includes hourly rates with and without fuel. Minimum qualifications require five years of experience in post-disaster safety assessment, OSHA electrical safety training for all personnel, valid Florida business registration, and three references from similar projects within the past ten years. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. OUC will issue individual purchase orders for each emergency event with not-to-exceed ceiling prices. Proposers must acknowledge receipt of this addendum in their submittal or their offer may be considered non-responsive. All communication regarding the solicitation must be directed to the buyer of record, Dom P. Sotero, at dsotero@ouc.com.