Specifications for the purchase of thirty (30) new line post sensors

The Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (FKEC) is conducting a procurement for thirty (30) new line post sensors under Bid #25-05, with a solicitation issued on February 11, 2025, and quotes due by 2:00 p.m. on February 25, 2025. The line post sensors must meet specific technical requirements, including a 25 kV nominal rating, 15.6 kV rated line to ground voltage, and an operational temperature range from -45C to 65C. Potential bidders are required to submit quotes through DemandStar and Vendor Link systems, with questions accepted until February 20, 2025, and an anticipated award date of March 3, 2025. The procurement follows FEMA's Procurement Guidance for Recipients and Subrecipients Under 2 C.F.R. Part 200 (Uniform Rules). The evaluation criteria will weight cost of material at 50%, manufacturing quality and performance at 25%, and availability of material at 25%, with FKEC reserving the right to reject any or all quotes and waive irregularities.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. FKEC, a private, non-profit power utility serving the Upper and Middle Florida Keys and providing electricity to over 33,000 meters, notes that they are not subject to public disclosure requirements under Florida Statute Title X, Chapter 119. The bid was ultimately awarded to Irby Utilities on February 28, 2025, following a non-public bid process. While specific pricing details are not disclosed, the cooperative emphasized their right to protect the privacy of bidders and vendors. The procurement is for replacing or upgrading existing line post sensors, suggesting potential integration with current electrical infrastructure. The cooperative imports all power from the mainland and serves a specific geographic region of the Florida Keys, indicating a targeted and specialized procurement approach for their electrical infrastructure needs.