Notice_of_Rescheduled_Bid_Opening.pdf

This is a Notice of Rescheduled Bid Opening issued by Keys Energy Services (KEYS), the municipal electric utility of Key West, Florida, regarding five solicitations: Specifications for Locker Room and Bathroom Renovations (Bid 03-26), Specifications for Towing Services during Emergency Situations (Bid 05-26), Specifications for Crane Services during Emergency Situations (Bid 06-26), Specifications for Local Lodging during Emergency Situations (Bid 07-26), and Specifications for Local Laundry Services during Emergency Situations (Bid 08-26). The proposal submission deadline remains Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with the bid opening rescheduled to Monday, March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. due to unforeseen technical difficulties. Only proposals received prior to the original deadline will be considered. The bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams using the provided meeting details, including a meeting link, meeting ID (282 735 772 263 71), passcode (iB63ZB9R), and dial-in information (+1 305-315-3276, Conference ID: 803 034 24#).

The notice indicates that KEYS intends to award multiple contracts to ensure availability of vendors for emergency response operations. For the towing services component, contractors must meet specific insurance requirements including Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000, Business Automobile Policy coverage of $1,000,000, and Workers Compensation of $1,000,000. The base contract duration is three years from execution by the Utility Board, with options to extend for two additional one-year terms by mutual agreement. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity provisions, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act requirements, and federal compliance standards applicable to FEMA-funded projects. All work costs are anticipated to be eligible for reimbursement through FEMA Public Assistance Funding and the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management, with compensation structured as performance-based through emergency task orders.