Specifications To Procure And Construct ADSS Fiber Optic Line

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (FKEC) is requesting proposals for a turn-key project to procure and construct an All Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber optic line connecting Crawl Key Substation to Marathon Substation in Monroe County, Florida, with proposals due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the "Not to Exceed" bid price is required from all proposers. The project scope encompasses fiber design, procurement, construction, vault design, splicing, and integration with existing FKEC infrastructure. Supporting documentation includes fiber design specifications, construction design plans, vault design details, splicing diagrams, a fiber project map, and permit packages from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), as well as an exemption from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Proposers must comply with FKEC's standard terms and conditions.

The RFP was broadcast on July 30, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Three plan holders have registered interest: Dodge Data, Island Villa Construction, and OHL Building, Inc. The bid package includes detailed specifications and design documents available for download.