Award
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #01-26
Specifications for Purchase of 145KV Transmission Breakers
Recipient
Not explicitly stated in the source; bidders included MVA Power Inc, Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC, Siemens Energy, and Tara Tenpenny.
Awarded
March 11, 2026
Identifier
01-26
Keys Energy Services, a municipal electric utility in Florida, awarded a contract for the purchase of five (5) 145kV class SF6 power circuit breakers designed for outdoor installation in a humid, marine environment with hurricane wind speeds up to 150 MPH. The procurement includes specifications for durable dead-tank construction circuit breakers, with acceptable models such as Siemens SPS2-145-31.5-1 or ABB 145PM 40-20, or approved equivalents meeting detailed technical standards. Additional items include spare parts like trip coils, close coils, bushings, and maintenance tools. The contract stipulates a four-year duration with options for extension, a 3-year manufacturer warranty, compliance with safety and environmental standards, and restrictions on equipment manufactured or supplied by entities controlled by the government of the People's Republic of China. The bid process involved electronic submission via VendorLink and DemandStar, with paper submissions accepted if electronic methods were unavailable. The award was managed by the Engineering Department of Keys Energy Services, located in Key West, Florida, Monroe County. The procurement included detailed technical specifications, standards compliance, and security requirements, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder offering the best value based on equipment ratings, maintenance schedule, price, and delivery schedule.
Description
Keys Energy Services issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of five (5) 145kV Class SF6 Power Circuit Breakers. The solicitation number is 01-26. The procurement was awarded with an anticipated award date of March 11, 2026. The RFP required a bid bond of 5% which was later waived by Addendum 1. The project is managed by the Engineering Department of Keys Energy Services located in Key West, Florida. The bid opening was held virtually on February 13, 2026. The procurement includes specifications for durable dead-tank construction circuit breakers suitable for outdoor installation in a humid, marine environment with hurricane wind speeds up to 150 MPH.