Blount Island Marine Terminal (BIMT) Crane #8841 Refurbishment

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is requesting sealed bids on refurbishment of one Hanjung Crane #8841 located at Blount Island Marine Terminal, with bids due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on October 28, 2026 via Zoom at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM respectively. A 5% Small and Emerging Business (SEB) participation goal applies, with acceptable good faith efforts required if the goal cannot be met.

The scope encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, testing, and incidentals necessary to refurbish the crane, with work completion required within 90 days of Notice to Proceed. Contractors must obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) for all personnel requiring unescorted terminal access and comply with Maritime Transportation Security Act requirements. Contractors must also purchase minimum Trimble E-Builder enterprise licenses at $1,800 per user annually for project documentation and electronic communications management. All bids must include a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the total bid amount and must acknowledge receipt of any addenda. Required compliance forms include conflict-of-interest certification, public entity crime certification, E-Verify participation documentation, scrutinized-companies compliance, and minimum requirements documentation.

Sealed bids are submitted electronically through OpenGov, with bid opening conducted via Zoom. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and requirements. The successful bidder must execute the agreement within ten calendar days of award notification and is subject to contract bond requirements. The contract is funded by JAXPORT. Florida state sales tax exemptions apply to materials purchased directly by JAXPORT. Procurement inquiries should be directed to JAXPORT Procurement Services at (904) 357-3017.