69 KV Vertical Air Break Replacement Disconnects

The Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida is seeking to procure four (4) outdoor 2000A, 69KV Vertical Break Transformer Disconnect switches and accessories for the Marydia and BVL Substations through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-040-MC. The procurement involves replacing existing vertical air break disconnects with new equipment, focusing on precise technical specifications and site-specific installation requirements. Bidders must provide disconnect switches manufactured by approved vendors such as Cleaveland Price, Pascor Atlantic, or MindCore Tech, with potential manufacturer substitutions allowed with proper documentation. The bid opening is scheduled for April 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST via Zoom, with all questions and comments due by April 11, 2025. Bidders are required to submit several compliance forms, including a Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Conflict of Interest Statement, and Vendor Access to KUA Systems and Networks Certification. The contract term is anticipated to be one year with potential renewal options, and the procurement is structured using a lump sum pricing approach.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Five companies have submitted bids, including Electric Sales Associates, Inc. (Weston, FL), Engineered Power Products, Inc. (The Villages, FL), Southern Electrical Equipment Co (Charlotte, NC), Stuart C Irby (Lake Mary, FL), and Technology International, Inc. (Lake Mary, FL). Insurance requirements are structured for Service Tier A (less than $250,000), mandating $1,000,000 general liability, $2,000,000 aggregate, and $1,000,000 workers' compensation coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the technical specifications and comprehensive documentation suggest a significant infrastructure investment focusing on upgrading critical electrical distribution infrastructure. The project involves detailed technical drawings and photographs of existing substation infrastructure, indicating a complex electrical system upgrade with precise mounting and connection requirements across multiple substations.