Specifications for removal and replacement of eight (8) existing doors and frames

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (FKEC) is seeking a contractor to remove and replace eight (8) existing doors, frames, and hardware at their Tavernier Operations Center located at 91630 Overseas Highway in Tavernier, Florida. The procurement is designated as Bid #25-07 and involves comprehensive door replacement services, including removal of existing metal door frames and doors, preservation and potential reuse of existing hardware, painting of new metal frames, and installation of new doors and frames. Key procurement dates include February 12, 2025 as the initial call for bid, February 21, 2025 for submission of questions, and February 26, 2025 for bid submissions, with an anticipated project completion date of June 30, 2025. Bidders will be evaluated using a three-part criteria: qualifications of firm and staff (40 points), relevant past performance (20 points), and cost proposal (40 points). Electronic bid submissions are required through procurement@fkec.com or DemandStar e-Bidding platform, with mandatory attachments including a bid form, certifications regarding debarment, lobbying, drug-free workplace, and statements on public entity crimes.

The solicitation follows FEMA's Procurement Guidance and emphasizes an open, competitive bidding process with preference given to businesses maintaining drug-free workplace programs. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, FKEC reserves the right to award multiple contracts or cancel the solicitation at their discretion. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $500,000 worker's compensation per accident, and $2,000,000 automotive liability per accident. Performance and payment bonding is required at 100% of the contract price, with potential financial withholdings of up to 10% if project completion schedules are not met. The contract will be governed by Florida state law, and FKEC anticipates executing a Professional Service Agreement with fixed "not to exceed" financial terms. Notably, the bid was subsequently cancelled on February 26, 2025, due to an insufficient number of bids meeting FKEC's minimum procurement requirements, which may indicate potential opportunities for future re-solicitation.