Specifications for Substation Lattice Structure Repairs and Restoration

Keys Energy Services, a municipal electric utility in Key West, Florida, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive substation lattice structure repairs and restoration project identified as KEYS Bid 20-25. The procurement involves restoration work across six substations: Big Coppitt, Big Pine, DVAR, Kennedy Drive, Stock Island Switchyard, and US1 Substation, targeting 67 steel lattice structures comprising 244 total legs and their corresponding concrete foundations. Specific project tasks include structural steel restoration, thorough cleaning, weatherproof coating application, and potential structural repairs or replacements. Bidders must electronically submit proposals by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with a tentative project timeline spanning from contract award in September 2025 to final project completion by February 2026. Evaluation criteria will encompass contractors' experience with similar projects, service range, project management approach, pricing, and references. Additionally, bidders must submit a bid bond or certified check for 5% of their total proposal and provide comprehensive documentation including engineering reports, photographs, as-built drawings, and repair summaries upon project completion.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with extensive insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, environmental impairment liability, and workers' compensation coverage. The procurement is structured as a not-to-exceed pricing contract, with contractors required to provide detailed labor and material costs for each substation location, plus a $10 indemnity fee. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the restoration work across six substations suggests a substantial project investment. Keys Energy Services reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive irregularities, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. Contractors must also adhere to strict safety protocols and environmental regulations throughout the project execution.