1412186879 Solicitation.pdf

Solicitation

For Participation in

District II Building 6 Renovations – Design Phase for

Jacksonville, FL

Solicitation Number 1412186879

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting via Microsoft Teams July 17th, 2026, at 1:00PM ET

Meeting URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254112464288650?p=X5zfvLod0tEFxAJbBr

Meeting ID: 254 112 464 288 650

Meeting Passcode: mW79Yi9H

Dial In: 1-469-208-1810

Phone conference ID: 853 188 607#

Those planning to attend via Microsoft Teams or teleconference should send contact information to: Danielle

Crawford crawdn@jea.com, 48 hours prior to the Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting to have contact information documented.

Mandatory Site Visit: July 17th, 2026, at 9:00AM ET

Location: 1840 Cedar Bay Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218

Responses are due on July 28th, 2026 by 12:00 PM EST

All Responses shall be submitted through JEA’s E-Procurement and Contract Management Portal which is provided by Zycus Supplier Network which can be accessed at https://zsn.zycus.com/guest. Instructions on how to login to

Zycus is provided below in this Solicitation. LATE RESPONSES MAY BE REJECTED.

JEA will publicly open all Responses received from qualified Respondents on the Due Date, via Microsoft Teams.

For more information please contact the JEA Buyer at:

(Danielle Crawford crawdn@jea.com) https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254112464288650?p=X5zfvLod0tEFxAJbBr https://zsn.zycus.com/guest mailto:crawdn@jea.com

1.1) Scope of Work

The purpose of this solicitation for District II Building 6 Renovations – Design Phase (this “Solicitation”) is to evaluate and select a vendor to provide professional design services as described in this Solicitation (the “Work”) and to determine the best method for JEA to procure the Work with regards to pricing, quality, design, and workmanship.

A more detailed description of the Work is provided in the Technical Specifications included as an Exhibit to this

Solicitation.

Capitalized terms used in this Solicitation without definition shall have the definitions given to them in Section 2 of this Solicitation.

1.2) Background

JEA owns, operates and manages the electric system established by the City of Jacksonville, Florida since 1895. In June

1997, JEA also assumed operation of the water and sewer system previously managed by the City. JEA is located in

Jacksonville, Florida, where we proudly serve an estimated 541,076 electric, 407,161, water and 30,460 reuse water customers. JEA is Florida's largest community owned utility and the eighth largest municipal in the United States.

1.3) Invitation - Submitting a Response

Respondents that meet the Minimum Qualification stated herein are invited to submit a Response to this Solicitation to perform the Work. A complete copy of this Solicitation, the Technical Specifications, forms and all other documents referenced in this Solicitation are on JEA’s E-Procurement and Contract Management Portal which is provided by

Zycus Supplier Network which can be accessed at https://zsn.zycus.com/guest/genericRegister/JEA074. Instructions on how to login to Zycus is provided below in this Solicitation.

All Responses are due at the time indicated on the title page of this Solicitation. Section 1 of this Solicitation are the instructions for submitting a Response for this Solicitation. Section 2 of this Solicitation contain the definitions and commercial contract terms associated with this procurement.

A Contract will be presented to the Respondent awarded this Work and the Contract will incorporate by reference this entire Solicitation and all associated Addenda. A sample of the JEA Contract can be found on jea.com.

All documentation submitted with a Response must reference the Solicitation Title and Number stated herein. All

Responses must be made on the appropriate forms and formats as specified by this Solicitation and uploaded to JEA’s procurement platform.

All Responses should be delivered electronically to JEA via the Zycus platform. An automated, detailed auditing system provides sealed Response integrity. Responses remain sealed on the platform until the Close Date & Time

(July 28th, 2026 & 12:00PM ET).

A Respondent shall be solely responsible for timely delivery of its Response to the Zycus Supplier

Network. Respondents are strongly encouraged to acquire log in credentials early as possible. Additionally

Respondents are encouraged to submit Responses early to ensure uploading process goes smoothly. If Respondent is not able to submit its Response via Zycus, then please email the Response to the JEA Buyer identified in the

Section below titled "Questions".

Responses are due by the time and on the date stated on the cover page of this Solicitation. LATE RESPONSES

MAY BE REJECTED.

1.4) Zycus Instructions

I. How to Log Into Zycus

A. New Users – Zycus

1. New Users will need to register to login. Registration will require Company name, address, phone, contact, title, phone and email address. Also, it is recommended users use Google Chrome to access Zycus.

https://zsn.zycus.com/guest/genericRegister/JEA074

2. Note if the company is already doing business with JEA, you may find the company is already registered in Zycus.

To find out if you are registered, try entering your email address in the New User Registration screen. If you receive a message stating “Email ID already registered”, log in as an Existing User Log-in”. If you don’t know your password, enter your email address and click on “Forgot Password”.

B. Existing Users or New Users with Previously Registered Emails

1. Once the user has a login on the sourcing platform select “Existing User Log-in”, the user may navigate to the solicitation by selecting the icon for the applicable solicitation.

II. How to Submit a Response Using Zycus

1. Once logged in, users will see all JEA Sourcing Events, then select the applicable event.

2. Once in the Sourcing Event. The Sourcing Event has prompts for actions required to respond to the solicitation.

3. For the user to proceed to submit a Response to JEA using Zycus, the user will be required to provide its acceptance of the of the Zycus iSource Terms & Conditions associated with the work. Such Terms and Conditions may cover non-disclosure, safety, cyber security, Invitation for Bid contract terms, etc.

4. Once all terms are accepted, additional Solicitation information will be available for viewing and submitting a

Response by selecting “Confirm Participation”. JEA will then have a record indicating the company intends to submit a Response.

5. A user then can respond to each section of the Solicitation, once completed with each section, select “Save”. Note each section has a red, yellow, green light code. Items will turn green once completed. Yellow and red lights mean there is additional action required. Users may also note under each tab, there are multiple questions to respond to, scroll down the list to ensure all questions are answered.

6. In most Solicitations, JEA will provide Technical Specifications, pricing tables in Excel which the user will need to download. Additionally, Excel pricing tables may need to be uploaded once completed to as part of the Response.

Users can download the required attachments by selecting the “Buyers Attachments” icon.

7. Once the required forms are uploaded and saved, the section light will turn green. Once all sections are completed and green lighted, the User may select “Submit Response”.

8. Once the user selects “Submit Response”, the user will receive a “Success” pop-up when submitted.

9. Once submitted users may recall and modify submitted documentation and submit information until the Response

Due Date and Time.

10. Zycus does not automatically transfer a pricing submission from the qualifying round into live auction setting for award consideration. Each user shall manually re-submit its qualifying Response into the live auction environment for consideration of award.

1.5) Questions

All Questions must be submitted in writing to the JEA Buyer listed herein at least five business days prior to the opening date. Questions received within five business days prior to the opening date may not be answered.

1.6) Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Response meeting associated with this Solicitation at the date and time listed on the cover page of this Solicitation. All interested Respondents are invited to attend the Pre-Response meeting. Those planning to attend the Microsoft Teams teleconference may email their name and contact information to the JEA

Buyer, Danielle Crawford at crawdn@jea.com, at least 48 hours prior to the Pre-Response meeting to facilitate roll call. A Respondent must only sign in representing one company, unless otherwise agreed to by JEA in writing.

1.7) Opening of Responses

All Responses received shall be publicly announced and recorded via Microsoft Teams at the date and time indicated on the cover page of this Solicitation.

The details for the Microsoft Teams will be on jea.com at the following website: https://www.jea.com approximately

48 hours before the Response opening.

At the opening of Responses, a JEA representative will publicly open each Response that was received prior to the

Date and Time, except for those Responses that have been properly withdrawn. JEA has the right to waive irregularities or informalities in the Responses to the extent allowable under applicable laws.

1.8) Alternate Provisions and Conditions (RFP)

Terms and conditions found in Responses that are contrary to requirements found in this Solicitation, including, but not limited to, the Contract terms and conditions contained in Section 2 of this Solicitation and any requirements found in the Technical Specifications attached as an exhibit or attachment to this Solicitation, will be rejected and are of no force and effect. However, JEA reserves the right to negotiate different terms and conditions and requirements if JEA determines that such terms and conditions and requirements are in the best interest of JEA.

1.9) Number of Contracts to be Awarded

JEA intends to Award one (1) Contract for the Work. JEA reserves the right to Award more than one Contract based on certain groupings of the Work items, or JEA may exclude certain Work items, if JEA determines that it is in its best interest.

1.10) Insurance Requirements

Prior to JEA issuing a Purchase Order to the Company to begin the Work, the Company shall submit a certificate of insurance (COI) that is in compliance with amounts and requirements as indicated in this Solicitation. Note that the

COI shall specifically indicate JEA as additional insured on all required insurance except Worker's Compensation and

Professional Liability (if applicable). Furthermore, waiver of subrogation must be provided for all required insurance in favor of JEA, including its board members, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns.

1.11) Optional Use of Small and Emerging Business Program

It is at the Respondent's option as to whether it chooses to subcontract with a JSEB firm. JEA encourages the use of

JSEB firms; however, the Respondent is not required to utilize a JSEB to be awarded a Contract under this

Solicitation.

For more information regarding the JSEB program, please contact Bill Hickey, JEA, Manager of Supplier Diversity

Programs and Procurement Services, hickwj@jea.com or jsebprogram@jea.com.

1.12) Basis of Award - Highest Evaluated (CCNA)

JEA will use the Selection Criteria listed below to evaluate the Responses. JEA may make its Award decision based solely upon the information submitted in the Responses. JEA may also choose to have one or more Respondent make presentations to representatives of JEA. It is always in the best interest of the Respondent to provide informative, concise, well-organized technical and business information relative to the Work, in both the initial submittal of its

Response and in any subsequent submittals.

Please note, JEA may reject Responses that request material changes or take exceptions to JEA commercial terms and conditions.

Responses will be scored and ranked by a committee of evaluators. Each evaluator will individually score the

Responses using the evaluation matrix attached to this Solicitation. Using these scores, each evaluator will rank the

Responses using "1" for the Response receiving the highest number of points from the matrix. Responses with an equal number of points will receive the same numerical ranking. JEA will total the numerical rankings for each

Response and consider the Response with the lowest total to be the most highly qualified Response. Any tie will be broken using the total of the matrix scores of all evaluators. If a tie persists, the tie will be broken in accordance with the JEA Procurement Operational Procedures.

1.13) Evaluation Methodology for CCNA Engineering Services

JEA shall evaluate the Respondent's qualifications, rank the qualifications from all Respondents, and negotiate a

Contract for the Work in accordance with Florida Statute, Section 287.055, known as the Consultants' Competitive

Negotiation Act ("CCNA").

In evaluating the qualifications, JEA will not consider price, but may consider factors including, but not limited to, the

Respondent's professional personnel, past performance, whether the Respondent is a Jacksonville Small and Emerging

Business (JSEB); recent, current and projected workloads of the Respondent, and volume of work previously awarded to each Respondent by JEA. JEA may also request interviews or presentations from the Responders during its selection. Interviews or presentations, if any, will be evaluated and up to twenty-five (25) points will be added to the

Respondents written Response evaluation score.

After approving the rankings of all the Respondents, JEA will enter into negotiations with the best ranked Respondent.

During negotiations, JEA will consider detailed information regarding the Respondent's hourly rates, and scope of the

Contract.

If JEA and the Company are unable to negotiate a satisfactory Contract, JEA will formally terminate the negotiations with the Respondent and undertake negotiations with the next ranked Respondent. JEA will Award the Contract to the highest-ranking qualified Respondent that successfully completes Contract negotiations with JEA.

1.14) Selection Criteria

The following criteria will be used by JEA to evaluate and rank Responses from Respondents who meet the Minimum

Qualifications specified in this Solicitation.

1.15) Professional Staff Experience (CCNA)

Maximum score for this criterion is: 30 Points

A. Team Members

The Respondent shall provide a maximum of ten (10) resumes of the professional staff to be assigned to perform the

Work. The resumes provided shall identify the Project Manager/Engineer of Record, Primary Architect, Mechanical

Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Structural Engineer and the backups for each (collectively, the "Team Members").

Primary positions (as shown in the attached Evaluation Matrix) shall only serve in one (1) primary role.

Note, the Lead Project Manager must be from the company submitting the Proposal and not a Subcontractor. Persons whose resumes are submitted as a Team Member must actually perform the Work unless Respondent receives prior approval by the JEA Project Manager to use a backup Team Member. Finally, if Respondent submits a resume of a

Subcontractor that is employed by a JSEB firm, please note this on the resume.

At a minimum, each resume shall present the Team Member's name, title, years of service with company, applicable professional registrations, education, and work experience. Resumes shall also identify any specialty or technical process expertise. Resumes shall be no more than two (2) pages in length, single sided, and on 8.5" by 11" sized paper.

If more than two pages are submitted, only the information contained on the first two pages will be evaluated by JEA.

No more than ten (10) resumes will be evaluated.

B. Organizational Chart

Finally, Respondent shall provide an organizational chart delineating company's personnel responsibilities and functions associated with the Work. If applicable, this chart shall also delineate any responsibilities and functions of subcontractor(s) and/or JSEB firm(s).

Points will be awarded as described on the Evaluation Matrix attached to this Solicitation.

1.16) Design Approach and Workplan (CCNA)

Respondent shall provide an explanation of how it typically manages its engagements to realize project budgetary goals, timetables and quality control objectives. Respondent shall explain, for this specific Scope of Work, how it intends to meet the budgetary goals, timetables and quality criteria established herein. Consideration shall be given for cost effectiveness of potential solution(s), creativity and innovation of proposed solutions and comprehensive utilization of proposed personnel to meet the deliverables.

Respondent shall also provide a project schedule indicating: (i) all the activities envisioned to fulfill the requirements of the Work; (ii) the estimated duration for each activity; (iii) the estimated man-hours for each activity; and (iv) the total estimated man-hours each primary Team Member, identified in the Section titled "Professional Staff Experience", will devote to the Work through completion. Additionally, the project schedule must demonstrate the utilization of any

Subcontractors.

Points will be awarded as shown on the Evaluation Matrix attached to this Solicitation.

Respondent's response above should be limited to no more than ten (10) pages, 1-sided, single-spaced, on 8.5 x

11 sized paper. Please use your own form for this Section. Responses that are longer than ten (10) pages will not be evaluated after page ten (10). The project schedule may be on 11 x 17 sized paper, and is not included in the ten (10) page limit.

1.17) Company Experience (CCNA)

Respondents that are working or have worked for JEA in the past 2 years involving similar work must submit JEA as a reference.

Respondent shall provide the following:

a. At least 3 similar projects that include:

I. Warehouse racking/storage systems/locker room design

II. Warehouse/building design including: electrical, mechanical, plumbing and lighting

III. Preference for projects completed in Duval County

1.18) Use of Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) Program Business

Maximum Score: 5 Points

Respondent shall indicate (Yes or No) whether the Respondent is certified as a Jacksonville Small and Emerging

Business Program (a “JSEB”) as defined by Jacksonville Ordinance 2004-602; Chapter 126, Part 6A and 6B.

Respondent shall also indicate whether it intends to subcontract any services to JSEB certified firms. Points in this category will be assigned as follows:

If Respondent is not a certified JSEB, the Respondent must list any JSEB certified subcontractors on the List of

Subcontractor Form that it intends to utilize in the performance of this Work. The listing should include names of the

JSEBs, the scope of work the JSEBs will provide, and the percentage dollar amount of the work being subcontracted.

Points will be awarded based on the amount of work that will be conducted by JSEB firms.

The points will be awarded as follows:

I. Respondent is a JSEB = 5 pts.

Respondent is not a JSEB but will subcontract Work to JSEBs:

Non-JSEB with JSEB partner:

I. Greater than or equal to 10% of work = 4 pts.

II. Greater than or equal to 7% of work, but less than 10% of work = 3 pts.

III. Greater than or equal to 4% of work, but less than 7% of work = 2 pts.

IV. Greater than or equal to 1% of work, but less than 4% of work = 1 pt.

V. Less than 1% = 0 pts.

1.19) Office Proximity to JEA

Maximum score: Points 5

Provide the address of the Company’s office that will support the JEA project. The Company must maintain a branch office, located within a 50-mile radius of JEA Downtown Campus; 225 North Pearl Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202 for the life of the contract. JEA will use Google Maps to verify distance. Points will be awarded based on the location of the office relative to JEA Headquarters, with higher scores assigned to offices located closer to JEA

Headquarters.

In order to receive points for this criterion, Company’s office must be occupied and staffed with at least two (2) employees for a duration of six (6) months prior to the Response Due Date in this RFP. Additionally, the office shall not be used as a residential premise. If necessary, JEA will use zoning records and tax rolls to validate this criteria.

1.20) Tie

In the event of a tie score, the tie shall be resolved in accordance with JEA's Procurement Code and Operational

Procedures.

1.21) Subcontractors Use for the Performance of the Work

The Respondent must list the names of the major Subcontractors that it intends to use for this Work, unless the Work will be self-performed by the Respondent. The Subcontractors must be listed on the Subcontractors Form which is available at jea.com. Failure to submit this form with the Response may result in rejection of Respondent's Response.

The Respondent shall not use Subcontractors other than those shown on the Subcontractor Form unless it shows good cause and obtains the JEA Representative's prior written consent.

If the Respondent plans to use Subcontractors to perform over 50% of the Work, the Respondent shall obtain JEA's approval at least five days prior to the Response Due Date. Failure to obtain JEA approval may result in rejection of the Respondent's Response.

1.22) Required Forms to be Submitted

The following forms must be completed and submitted to JEA at the timeframes stated below. The Respondent can obtain the required forms, other than the Minimum Qualification Form, Response Form and Response Workbook, by downloading them from JEA.com.

A. The following forms are required to be submitted with the Response:

I. Response Form - This can be found in Appendix B of this Solicitation

II. Conflict of Interest Form - This can be found in Appendix B of this Solicitation

III. List of Subcontractor Form (if any) - This can be found in Appendix B of this Solicitation

If the above listed forms are not submitted with the Response by the Response Due Time and Date, JEA may reject the

Response.

B. JEA also requests the following documents to be submitted prior to Contract execution. A Response will not be rejected if these forms are not submitted at the Response Due Date and Time. However, failure to submit these documents prior to Contract execution could result in Response rejection.

I. Insurance certificate

II. W-9

III. Evidence of active registration with the State of Florida Division of Corporations (www.sunbiz.org)

IV. Any technical submittals as requires by the Technical Specifications

1.23) Addenda Issuance

JEA may issue Addenda prior to the opening of Responses to change or clarify the intent of this Solicitation. The

Respondent is responsible for ensuring it has received all Addenda prior to submitting its Response and must acknowledge receipt of all Addenda by completing the Confirmation of Receipt of Addenda. JEA will post Addenda when issued online at JEA.com. Companies must obtain Addenda from the JEA.com website. It is the responsibility of each Respondent to ensure it has received and incorporated all Addenda into its Response. Failure to acknowledge receipt of Addenda may be grounds for rejection of a Response.

1.24) Contract Execution and Start of Work

Within 30 days from the date of Award, JEA will present the successful Respondent with the Contract. Unless expressly waived by JEA, the successful Respondent must execute a Contract for the Work within 10 days after receiving the Contract from JEA. If the Respondent fails to execute the Contract or associated documents as required, JEA may cancel the Award with no further liability to the Respondent and retain any bid security or bond.

Upon JEA's receipt of the executed Contract, certificate of insurance, and recorded Payment and Performance bonds

(if applicable), JEA will issue a PO, in writing and signed by an authorized JEA representative as acceptance of the

Response and authorization for the company to proceed with the Work, unless otherwise stated in the Contract or PO.

1.25) Ex Parte Communication

Ex Parte Communication is defined as any inappropriate communication concerning a Solicitation between any officers, employees or other representatives of Respondent and a JEA representative during the time in which the

Solicitation is being advertised through the time of Award. Examples of inappropriate communications include:

private communications concerning the details of the Solicitation in which a company becomes privy to information not available to the other Respondents. Social contact between companies and JEA Representatives should be kept to an absolute minimum during the Solicitation process.

Ex Parte Communication is strictly prohibited. Failure to adhere to this policy will disqualify the noncompliant

Respondent. Any questions or clarifications concerning this Solicitation must be sent in writing via email to the JEA

Buyer at least five business days prior to the opening date. If JEA determines that a question should be answered or a requirement should be clarified, JEA will issue an Addendum to the Solicitation.

1.26) Conflict of Interest

This conflict of interest policy applies to all JEA construction projects ("Project"). Any company bidding the construction phase of a Project cannot at the time of Response/bid submittal, be affiliated with or have any direct or indirect ownership interest in the architect/engineer ("Designer") of record. The company will also be prohibited from bidding if the Designer has any direct or indirect ownership interest in the Contractor. Should JEA erroneously award a contract in violation of this policy, JEA may terminate the contract at any time with no liability to company, and company shall be liable to JEA for all damages, including but not limited to the costs to rebid the Project. The purpose of this policy is to encourage bidding and eliminate any actual or perceived advantage that one Respondent may have over another.

1.27) Certifications and Representations of the Company

By signing and submitting its Response, the Respondent certifies and represents as follows:

A. That the individual signing the Response is duly authorized to contractually bind the Respondent to the terms and conditions of this Solicitation and the Contract. Respondent shall provide satisfactory evidence of such authority within three days of JEA’s request.

B. That every aspect of the Response and the detailed schedule for the execution of the Work, are based on its own knowledge and judgment of the conditions and hazards involved, and not upon any representation of JEA. JEA assumes no responsibility for any understanding or representation made by any of its representatives during or prior to execution of the Contract unless such understandings or representations are expressly stated in the Contract and the

Contract expressly provides that JEA assumes the responsibility.

C. That, if successful, the Respondent will be registered to conduct business in the State of Florida and in active status with the Florida Division of Corporations at the time of execution of a Contract.

D. That the Respondent maintains in active status any and all licenses, permits, certifications, insurance, bonds and other credentials including, but not limited to, all licenses necessary to perform the Work. The Respondent also certifies that, upon the prospect of any change in the status of applicable licenses, permits, certifications, insurances, bonds or other credentials, the Respondent shall immediately notify JEA of status change.

1.28) Ethics

By submitting a Response, the Respondent certifies that its Response is made without any previous understanding, agreement or connection with any other person, firm, or corporation submitting a Response for the same Work other than as a Subcontractor or supplier, and that the Response is made without outside control, collusion, fraud, or other illegal or unethical actions. The Respondent shall comply with all JEA and City of Jacksonville ordinances, policies and procedures regarding ethics.

The Respondent shall submit only one Response to this Solicitation. If JEA has reasonable cause to believe the

Respondent has submitted more than one Response for the same Work, other than as a Subcontractor or sub-supplier, JEA shall disqualify the Response and may pursue debarment actions.

The Respondent shall disclose the name(s) of any public officials who have any financial position, directly or indirectly, in Respondent or its Response by completing and submitting the Conflict of Interest Certificate Form available at jea.com. Failure to fully complete and submit the Conflict of Interest Certificate will disqualify the

Response. If JEA has reason to believe that collusion exists among the Respondents, JEA shall reject any and all

Responses from such Respondents and will proceed to debar the Respondents from future JEA Awards in accordance with the JEA Procurement Code.

JEA is prohibited by its Charter from awarding contracts to JEA board members, officers or employees, and is prohibited from awarding contracts in which a JEA officer or employee has a financial interest. JEA shall reject all

Responses from JEA board members, officers or employees, as well as, all Responses in which a JEA officer or employee has a financial interest.

In accordance with Florida Statutes Sec. 287.133, JEA shall reject Responses from any persons or affiliates convicted of a public entity crime as listed on the Convicted Vendor list maintained by the Florida Department of Management

Services. JEA shall not make an Award to any officer, director, executive, partner, shareholder, employee, member, or agent active in management of the Respondent listed on the Convicted Vendor list for any transaction exceeding

$35,000 for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the Convicted Vendor list.

JEA shall also reject any Responses from any persons or affiliates that are listed on State of Florida’s Suspended

Vendor List, the City of Jacksonville’s Disqualified Vendor List, JEA’s Suspended Vendors list, or have had a contract with JEA terminated for default within the last two (2) years.

1.29) JEA Publications

Applicable JEA publications are available at jea.com.

1.30) Mathematical Errors

In the event of a mathematical error in calculation of the prices entered on the Response, the Unit Prices will prevail.

The corrected price utilizing the Unit Prices quoted by Respondent will be used to determine if the Company is awarded a Contract for the Work and the corrected pricing will be used throughout the Term.

1.31) Modification or Withdrawal of Responses

The Respondent may modify or withdraw its Response at any time prior to the Response Due Date and Time by giving written notice to JEA's Chief Procurement Officer by submitting an updated Response. JEA will not accept modifications submitted by telephone, telegraph, email, or facsimile, or those submitted after the Response Due Date and Time. The Respondent may not modify or withdraw its Response for a period of 90 days following the opening of

Responses.

1.32) Notice of Prohibition Against Considering Social, Political, or Ideological Interests

Pursuant to Section 287.0501, Florida Statutes, JEA may not:

(i) Request documentation of or consider a vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining whether a vendor is a responsible vendor; or

(ii) Give preference to a vendor based on the vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests.

1.33) Prohibition Against Contingent Fees

The Respondent warrants that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working for the Respondent, or an independent sales representative under contract with the Respondent, to solicit or secure a contract with JEA, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, or other individual, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Respondent, or an independent sale representative under contract with the Respondent, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the Award or the Contract. If a breach or violation of the provisions occurs, JEA shall have the right to terminate the Contract without liability, and at its discretion, to deduct from the Contract Price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift or consideration.

1.34) Protest of Solicitation and Award Process

Any protests regarding this Solicitation must be filed in writing and in accordance with the JEA Procurement Code, as amended from time to time. The JEA Procurement Code is available online at www.jea.com.

1.35) Availability Of Response After Opening

In accordance with the Florida Public Records Law, Florida Statutes, Chapter 119, copies of all Responses are available for public inspection thirty (30) days after the opening of Responses or on the date of Award announcement, whichever is earlier. Respondents may review opened Responses once they are available for public inspection by contacting the designated JEA Buyer or JEA's Public Records custodian whose contact information can be found at jea.com. JEA will post a summary of the Response results immediately after the Response opening.

1.36) Reservation of Rights of JEA

This Solicitation provides potential Respondents with information to enable the submission of written offers. This

Solicitation is not a contractual offer or commitment by JEA to purchase products or services. JEA reserves the right to reject all Responses, and to waive informalities if JEA deems such action to be in its best interest. JEA may reject any Responses that it deems incomplete or irregular including, but not limited to, Responses that omit a price on any one or more items for which prices are required, Responses that omit Unit Prices if Unit Prices are required, Responses that offer equal items when the option to do so has not been stated, and Responses that fail to include a Bid

Bond, where one is required. JEA reserves the right to cancel, postpone, modify, reissue and amend this Solicitation at its discretion. JEA reserves the right to cancel or change the date and time announced for opening of Responses at any time prior to the time announced for the opening of Responses. JEA may Award the Contract in whole or in part.

JEA may award multiple or split Contracts if it is deemed to be in JEA's best interest.

1.37) Sunshine Law

Article I, Section 24, Florida Constitution, guarantees every person access to all public records and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, provides a broad definition of public records. JEA is subject to these laws and related statutes

("Florida's Public Records Laws"). All Responses to this Solicitation or RFI are public record and available for public inspection unless specifically exempt by law.

If a Respondent believes that any portion of the documents, data or records submitted in response to this Solicitation or RFI are exempt from Florida's Public Records Law, Respondent must (1) clearly segregate and mark the specific sections of the document, data or records as "Confidential," (2) cite the specific Florida Statute or other legal authority for the asserted exemption, and (3) provide JEA with a separate redacted copy of its Response (the "Redacted Copy").

The cover of the Redacted Copy shall contain JEA's title and number for this Solicitation or RFI and Respondent's name, and shall be clearly labeled "Redacted Copy." Respondent should only redact those portions of records that

Respondent claims are specifically exempt from the Florida Public Records Laws. If Respondent fails to submit a redacted copy of information it claims is confidential, JEA is authorized to produce all documents, data and other records submitted to JEA in answer to a public records request for such information.

In the event of a request for public records to which documents that are marked as confidential are responsive, JEA will provide the Redacted Copy to the requestor. If a requestor asserts a right to any redacted information, JEA will notify Respondent that such an assertion has been made. It is Respondent's responsibility to respond to the requestor to assert that the information in question is exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If JEA becomes subject to a demand for discovery or disclosure of Respondent's redacted information under legal process. JEA shall give

Respondent prompt notice of the demand prior to releasing the information (unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.) Respondent shall be responsible for defending its determination that the redacted portions of its Response are not subject to disclosure.

By submitting a Response to this Solicitation or RFI, Respondent agrees to protect, defend, and indemnify JEA from and against all claims, demands, actions, suits, damages, losses, settlements, costs and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorney fees and costs) arising from it relating to Respondent's determination that the redacted portions of its Response to this Solicitation or RFI are not subject to disclosure.

IF THE COMPANY HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF

CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE COMPANY'S DUTY TO

PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT

THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT:

JEA

Attn: Public Records

225 North Pearl Street

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Ph: 904-665-8606 publicrecords@jea.com

1.38) Scrutinized Companies

Pursuant to Section 287.135(2), Florida Statutes, a company is ineligible to, and may not, bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with an agency or local government entity for goods or services of:

(1) Any amount if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, contractor is on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; or

(2) One million dollars or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, contractor:

i. Is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List created pursuant to Section 215.473, Florida Statutes; or

ii. Is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

Pursuant to Section 287.135(3)(a)4, Florida Statutes, JEA may terminate this Contract at JEA’s option if this Contract is for goods or services in an amount of one million dollars or more and the Company:

(1) Is found to have submitted a false certification under Section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes;

(2) Has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List created pursuant to Section 215.473, Florida Statutes;

(3) Is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

Pursuant to Section 287.135(3)(b), Florida Statutes, JEA may terminate this Contract at JEA’S option if this Contract is for goods and services of any amount and Company:

(1) Is found to have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List; or

(2) Is engaged in a boycott of Israel.

1.39) Truth in Negotiation Certificate

Respondent understands and agrees that execution of the Contract by Respondent shall be deemed to be simultaneous execution of a truth-in-negotiation certificate under this provision to the same extent as if such certificate had been executed apart from the Contract, such certificate being required by Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. Pursuant to such certificate, Respondent hereby states that the wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the compensation hereunder are accurate, complete and current at the time of contracting. Further, Respondent agrees that the compensation hereunder shall be adjusted to exclude any significant sums where JEA determines the contract price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete or noncurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs, provided that any and all such adjustments shall be made within one year following the completion date of the Contract

1.40) Defined Terms

Words and terms defined in the section entitled "Definitions" of this document are hereby incorporated by reference into the entire document.

2) Contract Terms and Conditions 2.1) Contract Document Terms and Conditions

Section 2 of this Solicitation contains JEA’s general terms and conditions that will govern the Contract awarded under this Solicitation. The Contract Documents will incorporate by reference all of the terms and conditions of this

Solicitation, including all Technical Specifications, Appendices, Exhibits, Schedules and Forms included with this

Solicitation. An example of the Contract that the Company will be required to execute is available for review at jea.com.

2.2) Definitions

Capitalized words and terms used in this Solicitation shall have the meaning given to them in this Section 2. The

Technical Specifications to this Solicitation may define additional words and terms where necessary to clarify the

Work. Unless otherwise stated in this Solicitation or the Contract Documents, definitions set forth in Technical

Specifications shall apply only within the Technical Specifications.

2.3) Acceptance

JEA's written notice by the Project Manager to the Company that all Work as specified in the Contract, or a portion of the Work as specified in a Task or Work Order, has been completed to JEA's satisfaction. Approval or recognition of the Company meeting a Milestone or interim step does not constitute Acceptance of that portion of Work. Acceptance does not in any way limit JEA's rights under the Contract or applicable laws, rules and regulations.

2.4) Addendum/Addenda

An amendment to the Solicitation which is issued by JEA before the Response Due Date and Time.

2.5) Anniversary Date

The date which is twelve (12) months after the effective date of the Contract, and each date which is twelve (12) months after an Anniversary Date that occurs while the Contract is in effect.

2.6) Award

The written approval of the Contract by JEA’s Awards Committee and Chief Executive Officer.

2.7) Change Order

A written order issued by JEA after execution of the Contract, authorizing an addition, deletion, or revision of the

Work, or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time. Change Orders do not authorize expenditures greater than the maximum indebtedness shown in the Contract. A Change Order that involves a material change to the

Contract may require a Contract Amendment.

2.8) Company

The legal person, firm, corporation or any other entity with whom JEA executes the Contract.

2.9) Company Representative

The individual responsible for representing the Company in all activities concerning the fulfillment and administration of the Contract.

2.10) Contract

The written agreement executed by JEA and the Company which describes the rights and obligations of JEA and the

Company with respect to the Work and incorporates all of the Contract Documents.

2.11) Contract Amendment

A written document signed by JEA and the Company issued after the execution of the Contract which authorizes an addition, deletion or revision of the Scope of Work, or the Contract Price, the Term or any other provision of the

2.12) Contract Documents

Contract Documents means the executed Contract, this Solicitation, all documents required by or submitted in connection with this Solicitation or the Contract, and any written Change Orders, contract amendments and Purchase

Orders executed by JEA.

2.13) Contract Price

The total amount payable by JEA to the Company during the Term in accordance with the terms and conditions of the

2.14) Contract Time

The number of calendar days or the period of time from when the written Purchase Order is issued to the Company, to the date Company has agreed to complete the Work, as set forth in the Contract Documents.

2.15) Defect

Work that fails to reach Acceptance, or Work that fails meet the requirements of any test, inspection or approval required or permitted by the Contract Documents, and any Work that meets the requirements of any test or approval, but nevertheless does not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents.

2.16) Holidays

The following days: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, and

Christmas Day. If a Holidays falls on a weekend, the Holiday is the day that JEA observes the Holiday.

2.17) Invoice

A document seeking payment to the Company from JEA for all or a portion of the Work, in accordance with the

Contract Documents.

2.18) JEA

JEA, a body politic and corporate, which is authorized to own, manage and operate for the benefit of the City of

Jacksonville a utilities system within and without the City of Jacksonville.

2.19) JEA Project Manager

The individual assigned by JEA to have authority to administer the Contract, including the authority to issue Change

Orders.

2.20) JSEB

The City of Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Enterprises as defined in Chapter 126, Part 6 of the City of

Jacksonville, Ordinance Code, as may be amended from time to time.

2.21) Milestone

A point in time representing a key or important intermediate event in the Work. A Milestone is to be capable of validation by meeting all of the items prescribed in a defining checklist as agreed to in writing by JEA.

2.22) Performance - Meets Expectations

The Company averages more than 2.9 and less than 4.0 across all performance scorecard evaluation metrics.

2.23) Performance - Below Expectations

The Company averages less than 2.80 across all scorecard evaluation metrics or scores a 2 or less on an individual evaluation metric.

2.24) Performance - Exceeds Expectations

The Company averages 4.0 or more across all scorecard evaluation metrics.

2.25) Purchase Order

A commercial document issued by JEA, authorizing work, indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services the Company will provide to JEA. Sending a PO to a Company constitutes a legal offer to buy products or services. The words "Purchase Order" are clearly marked across the top, a PO number is used for reference and invoicing purposes, includes an authorized JEA signature, and states the dollar amount of the lawfully appropriated funds.

2.26) Response

The document describing the Company's offer submitted in response to this Solicitation.

2.27) Respondent

The respondent to this Solicitation.

2.28) Solicitation

All documents issued by JEA to solicit Responses from Respondents including, but not limited to, all documents required to be submitted by a Respondent in connection with this Solicitation, the Technical Specifications, and any

Addenda to the Solicitation issued by JEA.

2.29) Subcontractor

A legal person, firm, corporation or any other entity that provides a portion of the Work to JEA on behalf of the

Company, or provides supplies or materials in connection with the Work.

2.30) Task Order

A document that describes the Work or describes a series of tasks that the Company will perform in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2.31) Term

The period of time during which the Contract is in force.

2.32) Unit Price

The Company charges, rounded to the nearest cent, to JEA for the performance of each respective unit of Work or

Services as defined on this Solicitation.

2.33) Work

Any and all actions, products, documentation, electronic programs, reports, testing, transport, administration, management, services, materials, tools, equipment, and other deliverables to be furnished or performed by the

Company under the Contract, together with any and all additional such deliverables that are not specifically provided in the Contract, but can be reasonably inferred as necessary to complete the Company’s obligations under the

2.34) Order of Precedence

The Contract shall consist of all of the following documents which, to the extent of any conflict, shall have priority in the order listed below:

I. Contract Amendments

II. Executed Contract Documents

III. Addenda

IV. This Solicitation, including all Appendices, Exhibits and Attachments to this Solicitation

V. Company's Response

VI. JEA's Purchase Order

2.35) Payment Method

JEA shall pay the Company monthly for the Work performed by the Company during the preceding month in accordance with the rates stated on the Company's Response Workbook upon receipt of a proper invoice from the

Company.

2.36) Invoicing and Payment Terms

Within sixty (60) days from completion of the Work, the Company shall submit all Invoices or Applications for

Payment in accordance with the payment method agreed upon in these Contract Documents. Invoices shall be submitted to the following email address: ACCTPAYCUSTSRV@JEA.COM.

JEA will pay the Company the amount requested within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of an Invoice from the

Company subject to the provisions stated below.

JEA may reject any Invoice or Application for Payment within 20 calendar days after receipt. JEA will return the

Invoice or Application for Payment to the Company stating the reasons for rejection. Upon receipt of an acceptable revised Invoice or Application for Payment, JEA will pay the Company the revised amount within ten (10) days.

JEA may withhold payment if the Company is in violation of any conditions or terms of the Contract Documents.

In the case of early termination of the Contract, all payments made by JEA against the Contract Price prior to notice of termination shall be credited to the amount, if any, due the Company. If the parties determine that the sum of all previous payments and credits exceeds the sum due the Company, the Company shall refund the excess amount to

JEA within ten (10) days of determination or written notice.

2.37) JSEB -Invoicing and Payment

If the Company utilizes JSEB certified firms, regardless of whether these Contract Documents require or encourage…