Transmission & Substation Structures for Van Meter Substation

Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) in Florida is seeking bids for transmission and substation structures for the Van Meter Substation through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-072-JG. The procurement involves purchasing 15 total structures, specifically 8 tubular steel transmission structures and 7 substation steel structures, with technical specifications detailed in Sections 33 71 16.23 and 33 72 14. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement, with potential for additions or deletions to the specified list during the contract's duration. The bid requires comprehensive pricing that includes labor, materials, equipment, transportation, overhead, and taxes, with bidders required to complete all highlighted cells in the pricing sheet. Vendors must provide detailed information including manufacturer plant location, shipping method, and delivery capability, with structures to be shipped FOB destination. The bid was posted on September 10, 2025, with proposals due on October 7, 2025, and a targeted delivery date of July 1, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the provided documentation. The pricing sheet suggests a comprehensive evaluation process, with bids potentially being invalidated if all required cells are not completed. While exact award values are not specified, the bid encompasses the procurement of critical electrical infrastructure components, indicating a potentially significant contract value. The structures are specifically for electrical utility infrastructure, suggesting that bidders will need specialized manufacturing capabilities and experience in producing high-quality transmission and substation steel structures. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to meet precise technical specifications, provide firm-fixed unit pricing, and confirm delivery capabilities. The procurement appears focused on selecting a vendor with robust manufacturing capacity and technical expertise in producing specialized steel structures for utility infrastructure.