1412210278 Addendum 2 - Due Date Extended.pdf

This is an addendum issued by the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) Procurement Department extending the response due date for design services related to wetland mitigation bank development. The original response deadline of September 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM has been extended to September 29, 2026, at the same time, with bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM on that date. The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive wetland mitigation bank development and management services, including reviewing and finalizing a conceptual pro forma and multi-property development strategy, designing and permitting the bank with federal Prospectus preparation, developing passive public recreational opportunities, managing all contractors and consultants, overseeing maintenance and permit compliance, and serving as project manager and owner's representative for all communications and regulatory coordination. Respondents must attend a mandatory pre-response meeting on August 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM and maintain the ability to attend in-person meetings with JEA and regulatory agencies within five business days of request.

The procurement follows the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) methodology, with evaluation based on professional staff experience (25 points), design approach and workplan (40 points), company experience (30 points), and Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business Program participation (5 points). Minimum qualifications require respondents to have previously designed, permitted, and constructed a Florida wetland mitigation bank with a final credit value of $10 million or greater, maintain good standing with the Florida Division of Corporations, and include a professional wetland scientist or Florida Certified Wetland Evaluator with a professional engineer, hydrologist, or geologist on staff or through qualified partnership. Price is negotiated after selection of the highest-ranked respondent, with contract pricing for labor and equipment remaining firm for the first year and subject to annual CPI adjustments capped at 3 percent in subsequent years. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1 million/$2 million), Automobile Liability ($1 million), Professional Services/Errors and Omissions ($1 million/$2 million), and Excess or Umbrella Liability ($1 million).