Specifications for Transmission Line Station Post Insulator Replacement

Keys Energy Services (KEYS), a municipal electric utility located in Key West, Florida, is seeking proposals for a Transmission Line Station Post Insulator Replacement project involving the replacement of six station post insulators on two 138kV transmission line structures in Summerland Key. The procurement requires contractors to replace insulators while the transmission line remains energized, with all work to be completed between the contract execution date and June 1, 2026. Sealed proposals will be received electronically until 10:00 a.m. on September 5, 2025, with a tentative contract award date of October 15, 2025, and a construction start date of February 1, 2026. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including reference projects, equipment lists, personnel qualifications, project schedules, and hourly rate sheets. The bid includes a unit price bid schedule with two primary line items: mobilization/demobilization and station post insulator assembly on concrete structures, with an estimated quantity of two assemblies. KEYS will provide the necessary insulator and clamp materials, while the contractor is responsible for tools, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and installation.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid amount, with a 5% retainage applied to payment requests. Extensive insurance coverage is required, including commercial general liability, business automobile policy, workers' compensation, and pollution liability insurance. Contractors must complete various compliance documents such as a safety compliance affidavit, drug-free workplace statement, and public entity crimes sworn statement. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves specialized electrical infrastructure work with specific technical requirements. Potential bidders should have demonstrated experience in transmission line maintenance, electrical infrastructure replacement, and the ability to work in energized environments with complex technical specifications.