Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Inc.

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Inc. is a non-profit organization registered to receive awards from the U.S. federal government since April 15, 2003. As an electric cooperative, it likely provides electrical services to rural communities in the Gulf Coast region. While the company has not received any prime federal contract awards, it has been awarded multiple federal grant sub-awards, primarily through the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management. These sub-awards suggest that Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Inc. plays a crucial role in disaster response and mitigation efforts in its service area.

The federal grant sub-awards received by Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative Inc. encompass a range of emergency-related services and projects. These include emergency loan interest financing costs and system-wide substation distribution line restoration during the first 30 days following a disaster event, indicating the cooperative's involvement in restoring power infrastructure after emergencies. Additionally, the organization has been awarded funding for hazard mitigation projects, specifically the construction of a new hurricane safe room with backup power in Wewahitchka, Florida. This project, funded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, demonstrates the cooperative's commitment to improving community resilience against natural disasters. The scope of work for this project includes surveying, engineering, design, plans preparation, permitting, and bidding, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the cooperative's involvement in disaster preparedness and response efforts.