FKEC_BID_2614_ADDENDUM_1_BID_DUE_DATE_EXTENSION.pdf

This addendum is issued by Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (FKEC) and extends the bid due date for a turn-key project to procure and construct an All Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber optic line connecting Crawl Key Substation to Marathon Substation. The project encompasses approximately 35 miles of 144-strand ADSS fiber, including 25,500 feet of overhead fiber on existing distribution poles, 18,200 feet of fiber in existing conduit, and 1,100 feet of new underground conduit and fiber along Heritage Trail on US1. The scope also includes fiber splices for five capacitor banks and four reclosers, fiber terminations at both substations, installation of approximately 42 new poles, and a 590-foot overhead crossing of Vaca Cut Bridge. The original bid due date of August 20, 2026 has been extended to Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00pm. Questions from potential bidders were due August 13, 2026. Site visits are encouraged prior to submittal. The anticipated intent to award is December 1, 2027, with project completion also scheduled for December 1, 2027.

The selected contractor will execute a firm fixed-price agreement and must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the "not to exceed" bid price. Evaluation criteria consist of project cost (50%), proposal schedule (10%), proposal work plan details (30%), and past performance (10%). The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including commercial general liability of $2 million per occurrence, workers' compensation of $500,000 per accident, commercial auto liability of $2 million per accident, and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract price. Work is subject to restrictions during Florida Lobster Sport Season (July 25-31, 2027), Thanksgiving week, and Christmas week, and must comply with National Electric Safety Code standards, OSHA protocols, and 2 C.F.R. Part 200. FKEC has obtained necessary permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Florida Department of Transportation; the contractor must obtain separate authorization from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and maintain a Letter of Consent from the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.