Specifications for the purchase of one new ~85` insulated hydraulic digger derrick truck

The Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) is procuring one new ~85' insulated hydraulic digger derrick truck through a competitive bid process (Bid #25-13). The procurement specifically targets a specialized utility vehicle with an International HV507 or similar chassis, featuring approximately 55,000 GVWR, dual rear axle, and a regular cab configuration. The truck is designed for working around energized 25kV lines and is critical infrastructure for the cooperative's electrical maintenance operations. The bid evaluation will use a 100-point scoring system, with 40 points allocated to material cost, 40 points to specifications and design, and 20 points to delivery schedule. Key procurement dates include an initial release on March 17, 2025, with questions due by March 31, 2025, and subsequent addendums extending the bid due date to April 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The cooperative aims to announce the intent to award on April 21, 2025, with the preferred delivery window adjusted to April 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027.

FKEC serves over 33,000 meters in the Upper and Middle Florida Keys and currently imports all power from the mainland, making this procurement strategically important. The cooperative prefers to lease the vehicle with a Fair Market Value (FMV) option at 84 months. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the bid requires comprehensive vendor submissions including detailed technical specifications, warranty information, and pricing structures. The bid was ultimately awarded to Altec, Inc. on April 21, 2025, though specific contract value details were not disclosed. FKEC notably asserted under Florida Statute Title X, Chapter 119, that they do not meet the definition of a "state and local government agency," which potentially impacts standard procurement transparency requirements. The cooperative maintained privacy protections for bidders and vendors throughout the procurement process.