Award
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #FKEC BID #26-02
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 35 MILES OF ADSS FIBER
Recipient
BORE TECH UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE, INC.
Awarded
March 12, 2026
Identifier
FKEC BID #26-02
The Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) awarded a contract to Bore Tech Utilities and Maintenance, Inc. for the design, procurement, and construction of approximately 35 miles of All Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber optic cable along US1 from Tavernier Substation to Crawl Key Substation, including installation of patch panels at Islamorada Substation. The project involves installing 144-strand single-mode fiber on FKEC-owned poles, crossing water bodies, and complying with USCG and other standards. The scope includes fiber installation, splicing, tap locations with fan-out kits, and coordination for permits and joint-use adjustments. The contract covers products such as AFL 144 and 24 strand ADSS fiber, fiber storage units, splice kits, enclosures, grounding materials, and hardware. The project is scheduled to begin in 2026 and complete in 2027, with detailed technical and environmental requirements. The award was finalized on March 12, 2026, with the contract managed under FKEC's procurement procedures.
Description
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) awarded the contract for the construction of approximately 35 miles of All Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) fiber optic line with 144 strands of single-mode fiber. The project includes design, procurement, and construction from Tavernier Substation to Crawl Key Substation, with a patch panel at Islamorada Substation. The awarded contractor is BORE TECH UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCE, INC. The project involves multiple water crossings and requires compliance with various standards and permits.