B50 Cooling Tower Fan Assembly Replacement

Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) is requesting proposals for removal, disposal, and replacement of ten FRP fan hub assemblies on a Marley F499A-4.0-10B cooling tower at Brandy Branch Generating Station, with responses due September 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-response meeting on August 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST via Microsoft Teams. Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bid from a qualified respondent.

Respondents must achieve JEA Safety Qualification status prior to the bid due date and demonstrate successful completion of three similar projects within the past five years. Debarment-list clearance and compliance with all technical and commercial specifications are required.

The scope encompasses removal and disposal of existing FRP assemblies and installation of new components including blades, hub plates, blade clamps, hardware, and fan seal discs. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision and protect the cooling tower structure throughout all removal and installation activities. Shipping of all materials is DDP to the destination, with travel expenses included in pricing and subject to JEA's Contractor Travel Policy.

All responses must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent of the total bid amount, provided as a surety bond or certified check. The selected contractor must provide a Payment and Performance Bond recorded with the Clerk of Duval County Court prior to work authorization. The contract incorporates liquidated damages tied to project completion deadlines and requires compliance with JEA's Contractor Safety Management Process policy. Responses are submitted through JEA's E-Procurement and Contract Management Portal (Zycus Supplier Network). JEA is exempt from Florida Sales and Use Tax and federal excise taxes on tangible personal property for direct consumption.