UPDATED_Public_Notice__RFP_26061SH__Initial_Evaluation_Team_Meeting.pdf

This is a public notice of an Evaluation Team meeting for RFP 26-061-SH issued by Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida. The procurement solicits Depreciation Study Services to evaluate KUA's depreciable transmission, distribution, general, and intangible assets. The scope includes data collection and analysis, evaluation of existing depreciation methods and reserves, determination of appropriate depreciation expense rates, and assessment of service life and net salvage analysis techniques consistent with generally accepted utility industry practices. The selected firm must prepare a formal report documenting findings and recommendations and present results to KUA staff and the KUA Board of Directors upon request. Proposals were due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, with questions due October 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. The Evaluation Team meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM via Zoom. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled. Proposals must be submitted electronically through VendorLink only; hard-copy submissions are not accepted unless pre-approved. The contract is designated as a one-time purchase with no renewal options.

Pricing is structured as a single lump-sum proposal covering all labor, materials, travel, administrative costs, and other expenses necessary to perform the complete scope of services. Insurance requirements fall under Service Tier A for contracts valued at less than $250,000. No bid bond or performance bond is required. KUA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, waive irregularities, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All applicable federal, state, and local laws apply, and the contract includes FEMA reimbursement rider provisions and certification regarding lobbying requirements for bids exceeding $100,000. Questions must be submitted through VendorLink, and all clarifications will be issued as written addenda to all prospective bidders. Sheila Hernandez, CPPB, FCCM, Senior Buyer, serves as the primary contact at (407) 933-9809 or procurement@kua.com.