FKEC_BID_26-03_AWARD_POSTING.pdf

This is an award posting from the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (FKEC), documenting the award decision for Bid #26-03 regarding the construction of a new electric distribution feeder. The project involves the rebuild and reconductor of the Q Feeder, consisting of 1.5 miles of overhead 25-kilovolt three-phase distribution feeder and 3.5 miles of underground feeder installation extending from Crawl Key to Marathon Substations along US1/Overseas Highway between Mile Markers 57 and 52. The scope includes installation of 37 new distribution poles, framing of 14 existing poles, one new recloser, 336 AAC conductor installation, and removal of existing lines and poles. The solicitation required bid submissions by March 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with an anticipated award date of March 19, 2026. The project completion deadline is December 31, 2027. Evaluation criteria allocated 40 points to firm and staff qualifications, 20 points to relevant past performance with three references from work within the past five years, and 40 points to cost proposals.

TRAVOLT LLC was selected as the award recipient for this project. The procurement was federally funded through FEMA's Procurement Guidance for Recipients and Subrecipients Under 2 C.F.R. Part 200, requiring the selected contractor to execute a Firm Fixed Price agreement complying with applicable FEMA requirements. A bid bond equal to 5% of the "not to exceed" bid price was required at submission. FKEC notes that as a not-for-profit electric utility cooperative, it does not meet the definition of a "state and local government agency" under Florida Statute Title X, Chapter 119, and therefore reserves the right to protect the privacy of bidders and vendors. The actual budget or award value is not disclosed in the posting document.