IFB_25-081-JG_Bid_Tabulation.pdf

This is a bid tabulation document prepared by the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida for the Marydia to Taft 230KV Project, which procures transmission tubular steel poles for a three-mile line segment replacement. The project requires the design, fabrication, and delivery of sixteen steel monopole structures to replace existing wood and concrete transmission structures in back-to-back braced post and back-to-back on-arm configurations. All structures must be complete galvanized steel with shop detail and erection drawings, anchor bolts, and structural components capable of accommodating existing and future conductor configurations. The solicitation, identified as IFB 25-081-JG, received bids on January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with delivery required between September 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026, to a location within fifty miles of Kissimmee. The bid opening was conducted publicly, with seven vendors submitting timely responses.

Seven vendors submitted bids for the sixteen tubular steel structures (Items 1-14), with total pricing ranging from $1,141,769.95 to $2,021,024.00 including freight where applicable. Anixter-Wesco presented the apparent low bid at $1,141,769.95 with no freight charges and a 30-week lead time. Lead times among bidders varied significantly, from 12-14 weeks after approval (Rowden McBrayer-Grid Structures) to 62 weeks after receipt of order (Superior-Distran Steel). Manufacturing plants must be located within the USMCA region, and suppliers are required to provide a 100% Performance Bond within ten days of bid acceptance along with comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with potential renewal periods at KUA's discretion and is classified as Service Tier B ($250,000 to $500,000 per repair or service). All bids are subject to KUA's terms and conditions, with any additional bidder-submitted terms rejected unless approved by the Authority through formal addenda.