Line Construction/Maintenance Services

Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc. is requesting proposals for general overhead and underground line construction and maintenance services on an hourly and as-needed basis for 2027–2029, with proposals due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the VendorLink portal. No set-asides or preferences are stated.

The scope encompasses replacement, addition, and retirement of overhead and underground primary and secondary lines and poles across approximately 4,059 miles of overhead distribution line, 417 miles of underground distribution line, and 43 miles of transmission line serving Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties in north central Florida. CFEC also requires power restoration services during normal business hours and after-hour times. CFEC seeks up to three four-man crews on designated schedules of either 10-hour days Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, starting at 6:30 a.m. Contractors must provide all labor and equipment; CFEC furnishes materials and two-way truck radio devices. Contractors must supply Apple mobile devices (iPad Air or larger and iPhone 11 or larger with cellular connectivity) for field operations.

Compensation is time and materials based on hourly labor rates and equipment rates submitted annually by the contractor, with a fuel adjustment mechanism indexed to diesel pricing from the U.S. Energy Information Administration using a $3.90-per-gallon baseline. The contract includes an option for CFEC to extend the term by one additional year with preliminary notice required at least 60 days before expiration and confirmation within 10 days of contract expiration.

Contractors must carry comprehensive general liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate, excess liability of $3,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate, statutory workers' compensation, and employer's liability of $500,000 per accident.

Mandatory proposal submissions include proof of insurance, resumes, three letters of reference, safety records with OSHA 300A summaries and Experience Modification Rates, time and materials bid sheets, Exhibit A (affidavit of corporate ownership), and Exhibit B (conflict of interest and litigation statement). Award will be made to the most advantageous and responsive proposal based on contractor background, experience, availability, and financial value—not necessarily the lowest price. Written questions are due October 8, 2026.