Opportunity
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #FKEC BID #26-05
Procurement of Electric Distribution Feeder Materials for FKEC (Crawl Key to Marathon)
Posted
February 23, 2026
Respond By
March 18, 2026
Identifier
FKEC BID #26-05
NAICS
335999, 238210, 237130
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association (FKEC) is procuring materials for the construction of a new electric distribution feeder from Crawl Key substation to Marathon, primarily for underground installation with some overhead components. - Government Buyer: - Florida Keys Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (FKEC), Procurement Department - Products/Materials Requested: - Ductile iron poles (various strengths and sizes) - All aluminum conductors (e.g., 336AAC Tulip, 22,000 ft) - Alumaweld conductors (7#8, 7,500 ft) - 25KV 1000MCM 61-strand aluminum cables (56,795 ft) - Fiberglass standoff brackets, 3-phase equipment mounts - 3M cold shrink terminators (35KV 1000KCMIL, 27 units) - Molded vacuum interrupters (1-phase, 200A) - Concrete pullboxes, recloser bypass switches, Cooper disc disconnect switches - Polymer insulators, steel alley arms, cable supports, mounting straps - Galvanized clevises, washers, bolts, duct seals, tap lugs, clamps, and splice kits - Part numbers and quantities are specified for each item (see product line items for details) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All materials must meet FKEC standards and detailed specifications - Manufacturers' cutsheets required for all products - Delivery to FKEC Operations Center in Tavernier, FL - Compliance with FEMA procurement guidance - Selection criteria include cost, manufacturing quality, and material availability - No specific OEMs are named for the products; Stuart C. Irby (Irby Utilities) is the awarded vendor - NIGP commodity codes referenced include 280-16, 280-75, 280-24, 280-80, 280-90, 285-10, 285-28, 285-23, 285-42, 285-69, 285-74, and 285-78
Description
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) is procuring materials for the construction of a new electric distribution feeder from the Crawl Key substation to tie into the N Circuit in Marathon. The project involves mainly underground construction with some overhead components. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for various electrical materials such as poles, cables, clamps, and insulators. Bidders are required to submit cost quotes including delivery to the Tavernier, FL Operations Center by March 18, 2026.