Kennedy Drive Substation Bus Replacement Secondary Contact

Keys Energy Services (Florida) is requesting proposals for the Kennedy Drive Substation Bus Replacement under an RFP, with proposals due November 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST and questions due October 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST.

The scope encompasses demolition of the existing bus structure at the Kennedy Drive Substation and installation of new bus bars and associated hardware integrated with existing electrical systems. Bidders must demonstrate experience with similar substation equipment replacement projects. All work must comply with IEEE and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards. The specification document establishes detailed technical parameters, material requirements, performance standards, installation procedures, and testing protocols. Site visits are recommended for qualified bidders to assess existing conditions and project constraints.

Responses must include bid bonds and performance bonds. The anticipated award date is November 18, 2026. The contract is open to piggyback solicitations. Insurance is required. NIGP commodity codes are Substation/High Voltage (Electrical) Maintenance and Repair (936-77), Transformer (High Voltage) Maintenance and Repair (936-87), and Transformers, Supplemental (285-86).

The primary contact is Tyler Randolph. Publication notices appeared in The Key West Citizen on October 8 and October 15, 2026. As of the document date, 42 planholders had accessed solicitation materials; specification documents were available only in VFile format, with some prospective bidders requesting alternative formats such as PDF or Word documents.