Specifications for the purchase of ten new reclosers

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (FKEC) is seeking competitive quotes for the procurement of ten new reclosers, identified as Bid #25-28, with a specific focus on technical specifications and performance requirements. The solicitation requires vendors to provide reclosers with a SEL 0651R22D1GAXAE1112B4XX control system, rated for 24.9 kV nominal voltage and featuring an 800A continuous current rating with precise cable and interface specifications. FKEC will evaluate and award the contract using a weighted selection criteria: 50 points for material cost, 25 points for manufacturing quality and performance, and 25 points for material availability. Potential vendors must submit comprehensive quotes including detailed product descriptions, cost breakdowns, and estimated delivery timelines to FKEC's Tavernier, FL location. The key dates for this procurement include a question submission deadline of August 27, 2025, bid submissions due by September 3, 2025, and an anticipated Intent to Award on September 17, 2025. The cooperative reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to waive any procedural irregularities during the selection process.

As a private, non-profit power utility serving the Upper and Middle Florida Keys, FKEC currently imports all power from the mainland and uses local generation only for emergency backup. The utility serves over 33,000 meters with 120 employees across two locations, indicating a significant operational scale for this procurement. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors will need to demonstrate technical competence and manufacturing capabilities to meet the stringent recloser specifications. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but interested vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing within the context of the detailed technical requirements. The cooperative's strategic procurement approach suggests a focus on obtaining high-quality, reliable equipment that meets their specific electrical infrastructure needs, with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and technical performance.