Job_3_-_Drake_Circuit_1_-_Circuit_Map.pdf

This is a circuit map document for Glades Electric Cooperative's vegetation management solicitation in Florida, specifically depicting Drake Circuit 1, one of four jobs included in the 2026 Lump Sum Vegetation Management Jobs call for bid. The map illustrates a 25kV distribution pole line circuit originating from Drake Substation located at 4350 CO RD 833 in Clewiston, FL 33440 (GPS coordinates: 26.70418, -81.12878). The proposed work area encompasses approximately 65 miles of right-of-way vegetation trimming and clearing, with hot spots to be identified during project execution. Glades Electric Cooperative is soliciting lump sum bids from qualified contractors for each of the four individual jobs, with the cooperative reserving the right to award jobs individually, postpone certain jobs or portions thereof to 2027, and adjust the order of work completion based on pricing and other factors.

Bidders must submit proposals exclusively through VendorLink with required documentation including a Company Overview with executive summary, resume, and letters of reference; Exhibits A through D as provided in the RFP; and completed rate information using the provided Excel Rate Sheet Template. All questions and proposals must be submitted through VendorLink with no phone calls or emails accepted. The work scope includes right-of-way clearing and vegetation trimming under energized power lines, encompassing trees, branches, shrubbery, and related vegetation, with contractors required to use mechanical equipment to load and reasonably compact debris into trucks and trailers. Specific response dates, due dates, award dates, and contract term information are not detailed in this circuit map document.