Award_Letter_-_Post_Disaster_Fiber_Restoration_Services.pdf

This document is a memo from Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GEC) regarding Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-09 for Fiber Restoration Services in a Post Disaster Environment. The RFP process has been completed, and GEC has selected four preferred contractors for potential disaster response services: Benton Triage, LLC; Utilities One, Inc.; KCI Construction Services, LLC; and Storm Services Engineering, LLC. The cooperative indicates that contracts will be sent out for execution within the next couple of weeks, with the understanding that the RFP submissions are confidential and not open to public review.

The memo emphasizes GEC's commitment to maintaining privacy for both the cooperative and the bidding vendors. While specific details about the bid amounts, service specifications, or contract terms are not disclosed, the document suggests that these selected contractors will be prepared to provide critical fiber infrastructure restoration services in the event of a disaster. The cooperative serves areas including Moore Haven and Lake Placid in Florida, as indicated by their contact information, and appears to be proactively establishing a network of qualified service providers to ensure rapid response capabilities during emergency situations.