Request for proposal - disaster fiber restoration services 2025-01-dfrs

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Solicitation number
2025-01-DFRS
State
Florida
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Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Disaster Fiber Restoration Services, seeking qualified contractors to perform emergency repairs to its fiber optic network spanning approximately 2,400 miles across Madison, Jefferson, Taylor, and portions of Dixie Counties in Florida's Big Bend area. The procurement solicits contractors capable of responding to disaster events that damage fiber circuits, with work to be authorized through bilateral Task Orders and performed during daylight hours, seven days per week. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on May 19, 2025, with an evaluation process utilizing a 100-point scale that assesses cost effectiveness (35 points), technical approach (15 points), experience and qualifications (35 points), and similar projects and references (15 points). To be considered "Qualified," respondents must score a minimum of 70 points and provide comprehensive documentation including hourly labor and equipment rates, proof of licenses, insurance certificates, and documentation of similar past projects. The contract will be structured as a time and materials arrangement, with potential for unit cost Task Orders if mutually agreed, and will be funded through FEMA financial assistance, requiring strict compliance with federal laws, regulations, executive orders, and FEMA policies.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation is open to contractors with demonstrated capability to perform disaster fiber restoration services, with a focus on technical competence, cost-effectiveness, and proven experience. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires integration with TCEC's existing 2,400-mile fiber optic infrastructure across four Florida counties. The right-of-way for project work extends 15 feet on both sides of the center line of poles along project routes, with additional access areas required for construction activities. Although a specific contract value is not disclosed, the time and materials structure and potential for multiple Task Orders suggest flexibility in project scope and potential compensation. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate robust emergency response capabilities, technical expertise in fiber optic restoration, and the ability to quickly mobilize resources in disaster scenarios.

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Tri-County Electric Cooperative ("TCEC") is a private nonprofit, member-owned electric cooperative that provides electric service to Madison, Jefferson, Taylor, and portions of Dixie Counties in the Big Bend area of Florida. Within its service territory, TCEC maintains approximately 2,400 miles of fiber optic lines. TCEC is issuing this Request for Proposal ("RFP") to engage one or more qualified and experienced contractors to perform disaster-related repairs to damaged fiber optic lines (the Services) after a disaster or emergency. The scope of services to be provided pursuant to this RFP includes the restoration of disaster generated fiber circuit damage throughout TCEC's service territory in Madison, Jefferson, Taylor, and portions of Dixie Counties in the Big Bend area of Florida. The right-of-way for purposes of this section is the area extending 15 feet on both sides of the center line of the poles along the route of the project lines, plus such area reasonably required by Contractor for access to the route of the project lines from public roads to carry on construction activities.

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2025-01-DFRS_TCEC_-_Disaster_Fiber_Line_Restoration_Services_RFP.pdf PDF
2025-01-DFRS_TCEC_-_Disaster_Fiber_Line_Restoration_Services_RFP.pdf PDF
2025-01-DFRS_TCEC_-_Disaster_Fiber_Line_Restoration_Services_RFP.pdf PDF

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