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This solicitation document pertains to Jacksonville Electric Authority's (JEA) procurement of spun concrete transmission poles for the New World 230kV Transmission Line project located in Florida. JEA is requesting bids for the purchase, fabrication, and delivery of 32 poles across eleven line items, ranging from 120 to 125 feet in length with load ratings between 20 and 36 kip. The poles must meet specific technical requirements including centrifugal spinning with circular cross-sections, spiral steel reinforcement, concrete compressive strength of 8500 psi at 28 days, and manufacturing tolerances for length, diameter, and sweep. A mandatory pre-response meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams or teleconference, with bids due on October 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options, and JEA intends to award one contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though it reserves the right to award multiple contracts or exclude items at its discretion.

Bidders must be pre-qualified manufacturers on JEA's Approved Manufacturers List, currently limited to Valmont and Trinity Meyer, and must not appear on the State of Florida Convicted Vendor List, Suspended Vendor List, or City of Jacksonville's Disqualified Vendor List. Bid security of 5% of the bid amount and 100% contract bond are required. Pricing is structured on a DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) basis with all packaging, marking, and transportation costs included. JEA offers optional payment terms including 1% discount within 20 days or net 30, or 2% discount within 10 days or net 30. All poles are warranted free from defects for two years from delivery. Bidders must employ a Florida-registered engineer to design and seal all structural calculations and submit detailed pole design calculations with their proposals. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate), automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), and excess/umbrella liability ($1 million), with JEA named as additional insured.