IFB_25-081-JG_Notice_of_Intent.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida for Invitation for Bid 25-081-JG regarding the Marydia to Taft 230KV Project for transmission tubular steel poles. The procurement involves the design, fabrication, and delivery of sixteen galvanized steel monopole structures to replace existing wood and concrete transmission structures 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 include shop detail and erection drawings, anchor bolts, and structural components. The bid submission deadline was December 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST with a public bid opening conducted via Zoom. Delivery of all sixteen numbered structures (1-5 and 10-20) is required between September 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026, to a location within fifty miles of Kissimmee. 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).

KUA announced on January 21, 2026, its intent to award the contract to Anixter-Wesco Distribution, subject to final approval by the KUA Board of Directors. Bidders were required to provide 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. Manufacturing plants must be located within the USMCA region, with any non-US material sourcing subject to owner review and approval. Evaluation criteria included pricing, structural specifications, and compliance with detailed technical requirements, including material conformity to specific ASTM standards and AWS welding codes. The supplier is responsible for replacing any defective or damaged components at no additional cost and must provide comprehensive warranties covering material and workmanship defects. Interested parties adversely affected by the award decision may file a written protest to the Vice President of Finance & Administration within seventy-two hours of posting.