Award_Letter_25-5.pdf

This document is an award notification letter from Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) dated May 13, 2025, for Bid 25-5 Specifications for 2025 Emergency Drone Service for Power Restoration. The bid has been awarded to seven contractors: Acuren, Evrday Inc, Firmatek, OneSource Restoration, PLP Services, TCB Drones, and Utility Support Services. The contracts will be mailed via the United States Postal Service, with the contract term extending through December 31, 2025.

The bid focuses on providing emergency drone services for power restoration, specifically to support CHEC's infrastructure along Hatteras Island, which serves approximately 8,000 meters and includes 48 miles of transmission and 312 miles of distribution lines. The contract will enable rapid damage assessment and power restoration capabilities following potential storm events like hurricanes, storm surges, and tornadoes. Notably, the contract allows for alternative aircraft such as helicopters if road access is compromised, reflecting the unique geographical challenges of the service area. The contractor selection was based on evaluating overall price (40 points), capability (30 points), and company safety record (30 points), with the flexibility for CHEC to select contractors based on cost and availability for individual events.