Specifications for the construction of 35 miles of adss fiber

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) is soliciting proposals for a turn-key construction project to design, procure materials, and install approximately 35 miles of All Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable infrastructure. The procurement involves a 144-count single-mode fiber optic line installation, which represents a comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure expansion initiative. The successful contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the project including design services, material procurement, and complete construction and installation of the fiber optic system. The proposal due date is February 26, 2026. While the bid package referenced in the solicitation would contain complete project specifications, evaluation criteria, qualifications requirements, and any additional timeline milestones or submission procedures, these specific details are not provided in the basic solicitation information available. Prospective bidders should obtain and review the complete bid package from FKEC to understand all technical requirements, project scope deliverables, contractor qualifications, and evaluation methodology.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular categories of organizations, including disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation information. Similarly, no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the posted materials. Prospective contractors should contact FKEC directly through the bid package documentation to obtain information regarding budget parameters, any applicable preferences or restrictions on respondent eligibility, integration requirements with existing FKEC infrastructure, and other relevant procurement details that would inform their proposal development and submission strategy.