1412223278 Addendum 2.pdf

This is an Addendum 2 document issued by the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) Procurement Department for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 1412223278 regarding the purchase, fabrication, and delivery of spun concrete transmission poles for the New World Substation 230kV Transmission Line project. The addendum, issued on September 29, 2026, adds pole drawings and attachments to the solicitation materials. Bids remain due on October 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, with a mandatory pre-response meeting scheduled for September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST via Microsoft Teams or teleconference. The scope encompasses 32 poles across eleven line items, ranging from 120 to 125 feet in length with load ratings between 20 and 36 kip. Bidders must be pre-qualified manufacturers on JEA's Approved Manufacturers List (currently Valmont and Trinity Meyer only) and cannot appear on the State of Florida Convicted Vendor List, Suspended Vendor List, or City of Jacksonville's Disqualified Vendor List.

All poles must be centrifugally spun concrete with circular cross-sections, spiral steel reinforcement, standard tapers not exceeding 0.216 inches per foot, and minimum wall thickness of 3.5 inches at the pole tip. Concrete must achieve 28-day compressive strength of 8500 psi with a maximum water-cement ratio of 0.40. Bidders must employ a Florida-registered engineer to design and seal all structural calculations. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with JEA reserving the right to award multiple contracts or exclude items at its discretion. Bid security of 5% of the bid amount and 100% contract bond are required. Pricing terms include optional payment discounts of 1% within 20 days or net 30, or 2% within 10 days or net 30. Goods are warranted free from defects for two years from delivery, and 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.