Vegetation Clearance Lump Sum Contract - Ocala Substation
| Location: | Florida |
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| Posted: | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Due: | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Agency: | SECO Energy |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 2025-79 |
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| Agency | SECO Energy |
| Status | Active |
| Fiscal Year | 2025 |
| Primary Contact | Vernon Matthews |
| Secondary Contact | Purchasing and Contracting SECO Energy |
| Title | Vegetation Clearance Lump Sum Contract - Ocala Substation |
| Number | 2025-79 |
| Type | Request for Proposal |
| Online Quote/Bid | Yes |
| Department | Purchasing |
| Piggyback Solicitation | No |
| Insurance Required | Yes |
| Bid Bond Required | No |
| Bid Bond Amount | |
| Performance Bond Required | Yes |
| Performance Bond Amount | $450,000.00 |
| Scope of Services |
This Agreement is a Lump Sum Contract 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”).
Contractors may submit bids for any one substation area or a combined bid covering all three substation areas as a bundled project. Each substation area may be evaluated and awarded separately; however, SECO reserves the right to award the entire scope to a single Contractor based on the bundled proposal, if deemed in the best interest of the project. 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. This Agreement shall commence on January 5, 2026, and shall be completed by December 11, 2026. ***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 VendorLink*** Must enter the lump sum pricing in the Quote/Bid Information section in Vendorlink. Must upload your proposal, choosing `Proposal` as your file type. |
| Broadcast Date | 10/1/2025 12:00 PM |
| Question End Date | 10/24/2025 5:00 PM |
| Due Date | 10/31/2025 2:00 PM |
| Anticipated Award Date |
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Preconference(s) Total: 1
Documents Total: 12
Publications Total: 0
Questions Total: 0
Preconference(s) Total: 1
| Date | Time | Mandatory | Location |
| 10/14/2025 | 9:00 AM | No |
Documents Total: 12
| Type | Name | Description | File Type | |
| All Solicitation Types | PO Terms Conditions.pdf | PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS | ||
| Bid Tabulation Sheet | 2026 Lump-sum Bid Sheet .xlsx | 2026 Lump-sum Bid Sheet | Excel | |
| Attachment | SECO Energy - Line Clearance Trimming Specifications updated 09-25-25.docx | SECO Energy - Line Clearance Trimming Specifications updated 09-25-25 | Word | |
| Drawings | Ocala-OC5.pdf | Ocala Substation Map 5 | ||
| Drawings | Ocala-OC4.pdf | Ocala Substation Map 4 | ||
| Drawings | Ocala-OC3.pdf | Ocala Substation Map 3 | ||
| Drawings | Ocala-OC2.pdf | Ocala Substation Map 2 | ||
| Scope of Work | Statement of Work - Lump Sum Bid ODO 2026 -Ocala.docx | Statement Of Work | Word | |
| Drawings | Ocala-OC.pdf | Ocala-OC Map | ||
| Drawings | Ocala-OC1.pdf | Ocala-OC1 Map | ||
| Pre Bid Meeting/Conference | Solicitation Meeting Dial-in instructions.pdf | Solicitation Meeting Dial-in instructions | ||
| Request for Proposal | SECO Request for Proposal Lump Sum Bid 2025-79.docx | SECO Energy - request for proposal | Word |
Quote/Bid Items
Total: 1
Commodity Codes
Total: 22
| # | Required | Group | Make | Model | Description | Quantity | Unit of Measure | Price/ Percent | Type |
| 1 | Lump Sum Bid | 1 | Job | Price | Service |
| Delivery Date | None |
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Include Shipping in
Price of Items |
No |
| Shipping | None |
| Terms and Conditions | See SECO Energy`s Terms and Conditions |
| Files to Request | None |
| Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors | |
| Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors | |
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| Code | Description |
| [988-87] | Tree Trimming and Pruning Services, Utility Lines, Energized |
| [988-88] | Tree Trimming and Pruning Services |
| [968-88] | Tree and Shrub Removal Services |
| [020-90] | Tree and Root Cutters and Stump Grinders, Tractor Mounted |
| [020-4] | Brush and Tree Chippers |
| [515-83] | Tree Trimming and Pruning Equipment (Portable, Power Operated - Not Saws) |
| [988-2] | Arborist Services |
| [962-39] | Hauling Services |
| [962-68] | Removal of Wood, Wood Chips, Bark, etc. |
| [020-46] | Herbicide, Insecticide and Fungicide Applicators and Distributors |
| [022-43] | Herbicide, Insecticide and Fungicide Applicator and Distributor Parts |
| [675-90] | Liquid Formulation Herbicides |
| [810-85] | Spray Equipment, Pesticide, Machine Powered, Commercial |
| [192-43] | Herbicides and Other Poisons, Cleaning Agents (Used to Clean Spray Equipment) |
| [120-92] | Vegetation Control and Removal Equipment, Water |
| [968-88] | Tree and Shrub Removal Services |
| [020-90] | Tree and Root Cutters and Stump Grinders, Tractor Mounted |
| [760-44] | Loaders, Front End (For Crawler Tractors) |
| [760-50] | Loaders, Front End (For Wheel Type Tractors) |
| [988-87] | Tree Trimming and Pruning Services, Utility Lines, Energized |
| [988-88] | Tree Trimming and Pruning Services |
| [988-36] | Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, Edging, Plant (Not Tree) Trimming, etc. |
Publications Total: 0
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Questions Total: 0
| Question | Date Asked | Answer | Date Answered |
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