Specifications for installation and conversion to a new security system

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) issued Bid #25-09 for a comprehensive security system installation and conversion project across nine cooperative locations. The procurement solicits qualified bidders to implement a new Genetec security door system and Axis video camera system at multiple sites including substations and operations centers in Key Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada, Crawl Key, and Marathon. Proposal evaluation will be weighted across three key areas: Qualifications of the Firm and Staff (40 points), Relevant Past Performance (20 points), and Cost Proposal (40 points). Bidders must submit a detailed proposal including a title page, table of contents, cover letter, firm overview, references, proposed work plan, project schedule, deliverables, and cost proposal. Critical dates include a bid submission deadline of March 7, 2025, contract award on March 24, 2025, a Notice to Proceed on April 1, 2025, and a project completion target of December 15, 2025. Mandatory attachments include a Bid Guarantee Bond for 5% of the "not to exceed" bid price, certifications regarding debarment and lobbying, a drug-free workplace statement, and a sworn statement on public entity crimes.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract was ultimately awarded to Automated Port Services, Inc. on April 3, 2025, though specific award details are not publicly disclosed. The project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence), workers' compensation ($500,000 per accident), and auto liability ($2,000,000 per accident). Performance and payment bonding is required for 100 percent of the contract price, with FKEC reserving the right to withhold 10% of projected costs if the scheduled completion date is not met. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the cooperative will compensate the contractor using a fixed "not to exceed" amount for the specified project. Existing infrastructure includes multiple FKEC locations that will require system integration, with the new security solutions being implemented across nine different sites throughout the Florida Keys region.