SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIAL FOR TAVERNIER TO ISLAMORADA 138KV LINE #5

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) is seeking proposals to supply materials needed to reframe and replace insulators on its 138 kV radial transmission line #5 spanning approximately 11 miles from Tavernier to the Islamorada Substations. The line has suffered degradation due to harsh coastal conditions and hurricane exposure, necessitating a full insulator upgrade to restore reliability. The scope includes providing all required pole‑line hardware such as insulators, brackets, bolts, and related accessories, as well as delivering them to the project site for installation by FKEC’s crews. This is a standard‑specification procurement with no blueprints attached. • Location: Tavernier to Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida – 138 kV transmission line, ~11 mi. • Work: Reframing and replacement of insulators and associated pole‑line hardware. • Materials: Insulators, anchors, arms, bolts, braces, brackets, clevises, connections, cutouts, plates, steps, racks, rods, shackles, straps, thimbles, washers, etc. (per commodity codes 028‑285‑69 & 028‑285‑74). • Procurement: RFP; electronic submission required by 26 Oct 2026, 6 PM EST.