Van Meter Substation Construction

Location:	Florida
Posted:	Feb 13, 2026
Due:	Mar 17, 2026
Agency:	Polk County Public Schools Facilities and Operations
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
Solicitation No:	RFP 26-016-SN
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Main

Agency
Kissimmee Utility Authority

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2026

Primary Contact
Sheila Nelson

Title
Van Meter Substation Construction

Secondary Contact
Jennifer Grieves

Number
RFP 26-016-SN

Tertiary Contact

Type
Request for Proposal

Department
Operations

Online Submissions
Yes

Project Estimate

Piggyback Solicitation
No

Insurance Required
Yes

Bid Bond Required
No

Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
Yes

Performance Bond Amount
100%

Construction Bond Required
No

Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
Kissimmee Utility Authority KUA is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for the construction of KUA’s new greenfield Van Meter Substation.
The objective of this RFP is to select a Contractor to perform substation construction activities, including furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment not provided by KUA. KUA will supply major equipment including breakers, substation transformers, PDC switchgear, and the control house. A complete list of KUA furnished equipment is provided in Section 3.IV.2. The Contractor shall construct the substation and install all KUA furnished materials.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all work necessary to complete the substation construction in accordance with the contract documents and applicable standards.
Work not included in this RFP includes the following:
• Transformer erection, assembly, and filling

• Supply and termination of relay control or power cables

• Testing and commissioning of substation equipment

• Installation of transmission structures other than substation H frame transmission bay takeoff structures

• Supply, installation, and termination of 15KV URD feeder cable

• Supply and installation of 15KV station service transformers

• Supply and installation of distribution circuit air break cabinet switchgear

• Supply and installation of the substation battery system and charger
The Contractor shall coordinate and cooperate with KUA Operations crews and other contractors performing work outside the scope of this RFP.
Only firms with demonstrated experience in substation construction will be eligible to submit proposals. All on site personnel must be properly trained and qualified.

Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
2/13/2026 12:00 PM EST

Question End Date
2/27/2026 2:00 PM EST

Sample Due Date

Due Date
3/17/2026 2:00 PM EST

Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
1 Day(s)

Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Due Date Reminder Notification
1 Day(s)

Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 1 (All times are listed as EST )

Date	Time	Mandatory	Location
2/23/2026	1:30 PM	Yes	3269 N Poinciana Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34746

Shortlist Meeting

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

Date

Time

Location

Documents

Total: 5

Type	Name	Description	File Type
Solicitation Document	RFP 26-016-SN Van Meter Substation Construction - Solicitation Documents.pdf	RFP 26-016-SN Solicitation Documents	PDF
Price Sheet	Exhibit A - RFP 26-016-SN Pricing Sheets.xlsx	Exhibit A - RFP 26-016-SN Price Sheet	Excel
Solicitation Document	Exhibit B - RFP 26-016-SN Constructions Specifications.pdf	Exhibit B - RFP 26-016-SN Construction Specifications	PDF
Solicitation Document	Exhibit C - RFP 26-016-SN Conditions and Requirements.pdf	Exhibit C - RFP 26-016-SN Conditions and Requirements	PDF
Solicitation Document	Exhibit D - Tariff Price Adjustment Form Section 1.24.1.pdf	Exhibit D - Tariff Price Adjustment	PDF

Quote/Bid

Zones
Total: 0

Zone

Groups
Total: 0

Group

Quote/Bid Items

Total: 0

Required

Group

Make

Model

Description

Quantity

Unit of Measure

Price/ Percent

Type

Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields

Display Options Spreadsheet Section	No	Display Image and Specifications Hyperlink Fields	No
Display Build Sheet File Upload Field	No	Display Options File Upload Field	No
Require Build Sheet File to be Uploaded	No	Require Options File to be Uploaded	No
Display Lead Time Field	No	Display Standard Packaging Field	No

Delivery Date
None

Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
RFP Response
Pricing Sheet (Excel)

Shipping
FOB Destination

Terms and Conditions
See KUA`s Terms and Conditions
Provide Supplier`s Terms and Conditions

Include Shipping in Price of Items
No

Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No

Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No

View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No

Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No

Allow Post Due Date Submission
No

Questions & Answers

Total: 0

Question

Date Asked

Answer

Date Answered

Commodity Codes

Total: 4

Code	Description
[909-30]	Building Construction (Not Otherwise Classified)
[912-21]	Construction, Energy Related (All Types)
[913-56]	Construction, Utility/Underground Projects
[936-77]	Substation/High Voltage (Electrical) Maintenance and Repair

Publications

Total: 0

Publication

Date

Van Meter Substation Construction

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