KEYS_Bid_17-25_Addendum_1.pdf

This addendum document clarifies bid requirements for the Transmission Line Station Post Insulator Replacement project issued by Keys Energy Services (KEYS), a municipal electric utility in Key West, Florida. The project involves the replacement of six station post insulators on two 138kV transmission line structures located in Summerland Key, with work to be completed with the transmission line energized. Sealed electronic proposals are due by 10:00 a.m. on September 5, 2025, with a tentative contract award date of October 15, 2025, and a construction start date of February 1, 2026. All work must be completed by June 1, 2026. The bid schedule includes two primary line items: mobilization/demobilization and station post insulator assembly on concrete structures, with an estimated quantity of two assemblies. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including reference projects, equipment lists, personnel qualifications, project schedules, and hourly rate sheets.

Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 5 percent of the total bid amount, with the addendum specifically clarifying that AIA Document A310-2010 is the preferred bid bond form. A 5 percent retainage will be applied to payment requests. Contractors must obtain extensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, business automobile policy, workers' compensation, and pollution liability insurance. KEYS will provide the necessary insulator and clamp materials, while the contractor is responsible for tools, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and installation labor. Contractors must demonstrate experience in transmission line maintenance, electrical infrastructure replacement, and the ability to work safely in energized environments. Compliance documentation requirements include a safety compliance affidavit, drug-free workplace statement, and public entity crimes sworn statement. No specific budget range or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the procurement documents.