Specifications for Crane Services during Emergency Situations

Keys Energy Services (KEYS), a municipal electric utility in the Florida Keys, is seeking crane service companies to provide emergency response capabilities through Bid 15-25, specifically covering crane services during critical situations like post-hurricane recovery. The procurement targets contractors capable of supporting electric infrastructure restoration by lifting, loading, placing, and supporting electric poles, transformers, and related electrical equipment within the service area from the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge to Key West, Florida. Contractors must possess cranes capable of lifting poles up to 25,000 lbs and 130 feet in length, with requirements for providing hourly rates for crane/boom truck services inclusive of operator costs. The bid was issued on February 6, 2025, with proposals due by 10:00 a.m. on June 6, 2025, and specifies a three-year contract duration with potential for two one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria include demonstrated capability to respond within 72 hours of task order issuance, compliance with federal requirements including Davis-Bacon Act wages, Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines, and FEMA regulations, and the ability to provide comprehensive emergency crane services.

KEYS intends to award multiple contracts to ensure FEMA compliance and maintain vendor availability during emergencies, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The procurement allows for potential discounts on extended equipment rentals and requires contractors to submit mobilization/demobilization fees. Individual task orders will be issued for each emergency situation, with each order having a not-to-exceed amount, and reimbursement will cover labor, equipment, meals, and lodging according to state of Florida per diem rates. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the multi-year contract structure and emergency response focus suggest a significant potential contract value. The bid emphasizes flexibility and readiness, with KEYS seeking vendors who can quickly deploy crane services to support critical infrastructure restoration efforts in the Florida Keys region during emergency scenarios.