OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND MATERIAL

The Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida is conducting a solicitation (AR #19-023-CV) to procure overhead and underground electrical materials through a multi-year contract. The procurement seeks qualified bidders to supply ten distinct lots of utility materials, including bolts, brackets, conduit, cutouts, switches, fuse protection, grounding materials, overhead line equipment, pole line insulators, and various connectors and clamps. The solicitation requires bidders to provide fixed-price proposals for a five-year contract term, with the option to add or delete materials based on KUA's service protocols. Bidders must quote prices for at least 90% of each lot to be considered responsive and must guarantee delivery within ten business days of order. The original bid due date was February 26, 2019, as specified in Addendum #1, with evaluation criteria including pricing structure, response time, workmanship quality, vendor capabilities, and previous experience. Bidders are required to have at least two years of business experience in the specified field and provide professional references.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Two primary vendors were ultimately awarded contracts: Gresco Utility Supply, Inc. (awarded lots #1, #6, and #8) and Anixter Inc. (awarded lots #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #9, and #10). Each vendor was awarded a contract with an annual spending limit of $140,000 and a total contract value not exceeding $700,000 over the five-year term. The contract includes provisions for potential FEMA reimbursement and compliance with federal regulations, including environmental standards like the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Vendors can request price adjustments with appropriate documentation, but such requests cannot increase the vendor's profit margin. The total estimated contract value across all lots ranges from approximately $415,000 to $3.75 million, depending on the specific materials and vendor pricing.