2027 Vegetation Clearance Lump Sum Contract for Three (3) Substations in 2027: Summerglen, Ocala Park, and Floral City Substations

This Agreement is for the complete vegetation clearance and herbicide treatment within the SECO-designated right-of-way, as described in Exhibit 1 – Scope of Work (the “Work”). The Contractor shall perform all Work in strict accordance with Exhibit 2 – Line Clearance Trimming Specifications (the “Specifications”). Bidders may submit a lump sum proposal for one or more individual substations or for the complete scope covering all three substations. If one Contractor is awarded all three substations, work on the projects shall proceed concurrently. This bid package for the following three substations: Summerglen, Ocala Park, and Floral City Substations totaling approximately 295 miles. The Contractor shall employ appropriate equipment and qualified personnel to perform natural tree trimming and removal in accordance with the ISA Best Management Practices and ANSI A300 Standards, maintaining a minimum clearance of ten (10) feet from all distribution conductors and thirty (30) feet from all transmission conductors and associated facilities within the designated right-of-way (ROW) under this Contract. SECO shall provide reasonable assistance as necessary to facilitate access for vegetation clearance in accordance with the Scope of Work. The Contractor shall submit the SECO Contractor Safety Metrics Submission Form with its safety performance metrics for the past three (3) years as part of the contract documentation. The Required metrics include: • Experience Modification Rate (EMR) • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) Rate **********Failure to submit the SECO Contractor Safety Metrics Submission Form may result in disqualification. The Contractor shall provide supporting documentation, including OSHA Form 300A or equivalent records for each of the most recent three reporting years, upon request. Failure to provide accurate safety performance information may result in disqualification or termination of the agreement. The Contractor is responsible for establishing and enforcing safe work practices, rules, and regulations appropriate to the scope of the Work. All operations shall follow SECO’s established This Agreement shall commence no later than February 1, 2027, and shall be completed by December 15, 2027. ***** No work shall commence under this solicitation until SECO Energy has received formal notification of the vendor’s performance bond. ***** ***All questions and proposals must be submitted on Vendor Link. PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS*** ***The following requirements must be met, in order to submit your bid on Vendor Link*** Bidders must submit a complete proposal that includes the following: • Bid Bond • Pricing covering the Scope of Work Must enter the lump sum bid package for the following three substations: Summerglen, Ocala Park, and Floral City Substations. Bids may be submitted as a combined lump-sum proposal covering all three substations, totaling approximately 295 miles.in the Quote/Bid Information section in VendorLink. • Documentation of relevant qualifications and certifications related to vegetation trimming and removal in utility environments. • References from comparable vegetation management contracts or projects. • Contractor Safety Metrics Submission Form. • Weekly Production Schedule Template • Hourly personnel and equipment rates for additional services—such as, but not limited to, storm or outage response—that fall outside the Scope of Services. These services shall be requested and approved in writing by SECO prior to commencement. • Must upload your proposal, choosing `Proposal` as your file type.