Construction Services for Cahoon Road Force Main Replacement Project

Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA), a municipally-owned utility serving Jacksonville, Florida, is requesting bids for construction services to install new 10-inch PVC force main and 12-inch HDPE directional drill crossing within JEA's service territory as part of the Cahoon Road Force Main Replacement Project, with responses due November 1, 2026, and a mandatory pre-response meeting on October 23, 2026.

Respondents must be on JEA's current Responsible Bidders List for category WM2 (Water, Sewer Reclaim Pressure Pipe Construction Underground Trench < 24" Diameter) — a hard eligibility gate. A Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) participation requirement of five percent of the total bid price applies. JEA intends to award one contract, though it reserves the right to award multiple contracts based on work groupings or to exclude certain items.

The scope encompasses installation of specified diameter PVC and HDPE piping within JEA service territory. Technical specifications are provided in solicitation exhibits. Respondents must submit a Bid Response Form, Bid Response Workbook, List of JSEB Certified Firms, and Subcontractor Form through JEA's E-Procurement and Contract Management Portal (Zycus Supplier Network).

A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required, with Payment and Performance Bond due after contract award. Contract award will follow competitive sealed bidding methodology to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting minimum qualifications. Payment will be made monthly upon receipt of proper invoices, with five percent retainage held until final completion. Discount pricing options of -1% 20 net 30 or -2% 10 net 30 are available at the contractor's election. Contractors must comply with JEA's Contractor Safety Management Process and maintain active registration with the State of Florida Division of Corporations. Liquidated damages are tied to project completion deadlines. The public opening of responses will occur via Microsoft Teams on the due date.