IFB_25-081-JG_Addendum_1.pdf

This is an addendum to an Invitation for Bid (IFB 25-081-JG) issued by the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida for the Marydia to Taft 230KV Project, specifically for transmission tubular steel poles. The project involves the design, fabrication, and delivery of sixteen galvanized steel monopole structures to replace existing transmission infrastructure across a three-mile line segment. The structures are configured as back-to-back braced post and back-to-back on arm configurations and must be delivered between September 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026, to a location within fifty miles of Kissimmee. Addendum #1 extends the bid due date to January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and returning the form with their bid response. All information provided in this addendum is incorporated into the original solicitation documents and supersedes any verbal instructions previously given to proposers.

The procurement requires bidders to provide complete deliverables including shop detail and erection drawings, anchor bolts, and all structural components capable of accommodating existing and future conductor configurations. Manufacturing plants must be located within the USMCA region, with any non-US material sourcing subject to owner review and approval. Bidders are required to submit a 100% Performance Bond within ten days of bid acceptance and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and $1,000,000 excess/umbrella coverage. The contract is classified as Service Tier B with an estimated value of $250,000 to $500,000 and is structured as a one-time purchase with potential renewal periods at KUA's discretion. Bidders must provide detailed documentation including design calculations, material certifications per ASTM standards, weld inspection reports, and quality assurance testing, with suppliers responsible for replacing any defective components at no additional cost and providing comprehensive warranties covering material and workmanship defects.