1412223678 Addendum 1.pdf

This addendum to the Jacksonville Electric Authority's Request for Proposals (RFP) for Circuit 680 UG Cable Replacement Construction Services extends the proposal submission deadline from October 27, 2026 to November 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. The project requires construction services to replace approximately 1,200 feet of 69 kV underground cable originating from the Dillon Substation, with work occurring within the Dillon Substation and generation facility as well as along City of Jacksonville rights-of-way on Talleyrand Avenue and Wigmore Street. The scope encompasses installation of open-cut concrete-encased and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) duct banks, pulling and installation of 69 kV EPR insulated cable with 2,000 kcmil copper conductors, modifications to overhead transmission riser poles and substation termination structures, removal of existing direct-buried cable, site restoration, traffic maintenance, and permitting. A mandatory pre-response meeting was held on October 5, 2026. Construction is anticipated to begin February 1, 2028, with all cables pulled and terminated by April 12, 2028, operating Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bidders must be listed on Florida's Responsible Bidder's List for Category EG7 (Underground Transmission Construction 69kV and Above - Solid Dielectric Cables) and cannot appear on disqualified vendor lists or have had contracts terminated for default within two years. Cable must be manufactured exclusively by Okonite, Kerite (Marmon Utility), or Prysmian per ICEA S-108-720 and AEIC CS9 standards and warrantied for 40 years. Personnel performing high-voltage terminations must hold minimum five years' experience and manufacturer certifications, and all contractor personnel must obtain JEA Substation Entry Class certification and complete JEA's safety qualification requirements. Evaluation allocates 100 points across low bidder quotation (30 points), project narrative (5 points), work plan and resource availability (15 points), three similar projects completed in Florida within the past five years (30 points), preliminary schedule (15 points), and Jacksonville Small Emerging Business (JSEB) participation for design scope only (5 points). A five-percent bid bond and 100 percent performance bond are required. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per calendar day for delays exceeding 40 days beyond substantial completion, capped at ten percent of contract price. Payment terms offer either one percent discount at 20 days or net 30 days, or two percent discount at 10 days or net 30 days.