Specifications for the purchase of seven new reclosers

The Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (FKEC) issued Bid #24-22 for the procurement of seven new reclosers, a critical electrical infrastructure component. The solicitation seeks specifically configured reclosers with a SEL 0651R22D1GAXE11112B4XX control system, demanding precise technical specifications including specific voltage and interruption requirements, and particular cable and interface specifications. Potential vendors were required to submit quotes using Attachment A Cost Quote Form, detailing pricing for each recloser and estimated delivery dates. The evaluation process employed a weighted scoring system with 50 points allocated to material cost, 25 points for manufacturing quality and performance, and 25 points for material availability. Key procurement dates included question submissions due by November 25, 2024, with bid submissions originally set for December 4, 2024, but later extended to December 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm via Addendum #2. FKEC reserved the right to reject any or all quotes and waive irregularities in the bidding process.

The bid opportunity did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Vendors could access specifications through DemandStar and Vendor Link systems, which automatically notify registered vendors. FKEC, described as a private, non-profit power utility serving the Upper and Middle Florida Keys, currently imports all power supply and uses local generation only for emergency backup. On December 17, 2024, the cooperative awarded the contract to G & W Electric Company, though they emphasized their status as a non-governmental entity and therefore not subject to full public disclosure requirements under Florida Statute Title X, Chapter 119. While specific contract value was not publicly disclosed, the procurement involved seven reclosers, suggesting a significant but not explicitly defined budget range. The cooperative noted they would protect the privacy of bidders and vendor business information, limiting transparent details about the winning proposal.