Specifications for the purchase of two new ~48` insulated hydraulic digger derrick trucks

The Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) is procuring two new ~48' insulated hydraulic digger derrick trucks through a competitive bid process (Bid #25-12). The procurement seeks single rear axle, regular cab trucks with specific technical requirements, including a fiberglass upper boom and fiberglass insulator in the controls, designed to work around energized 25kV lines. The bid was initially released on March 17, 2025, with vendor questions due by March 31, 2025, and an original bid due date of April 7, 2025, which was later extended to April 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The evaluation criteria for the procurement are precisely weighted: 40% for cost of material, 40% for specifications and design, and 20% for delivery schedule. Preferred specifications include a diesel engine, automatic transmission, and white exterior, with an openness to 84-month Fair Market Value lease options. Delivery windows are scheduled for 8/1/2026 to 9/30/2026 for the first truck and approximately January-March 2027 for the second truck. Bidders are required to provide detailed specifications across 130 different parameters, encompassing technical capabilities, warranty information, and additional features.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned in the documentation. Ring Power Corporation was ultimately awarded the contract on April 25, 2025, though specific contract value details were not disclosed. FKEC explicitly notes that under Florida Statute Title X, Chapter 119, they do not meet the definition of a "state and local government agency" and are therefore not subject to certain statutory enforcement requirements. The cooperative currently serves over 33,000 meters in the Upper and Middle Florida Keys and imports all of its power supply from the mainland. The trucks are intended to be mounted on an International MV607 or similar chassis with approximately 33,000 GVWR, suggesting a specialized procurement for utility infrastructure maintenance and construction purposes. While specific budget ranges are not provided, the comprehensive technical specifications and multi-stage evaluation process indicate a significant investment in specialized utility vehicles.