Construction Services for the Cleveland Road - Force Main Crossings

JEA (Jacksonville Electric Authority), a municipal utility, is soliciting bids for construction services on the Cleveland Road Force Main Crossings in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, with a mandatory pre-response meeting on November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and responses due December 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Bidders must be listed on JEA's Responsible Bidders List WM2 for Water, Sewer and Reclaim Pressure Pipe Construction, and the solicitation carries Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) participation goals of 5% of the total bid price, less allowances.

The work is construction of force main crossings within City of Jacksonville, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and CSX Transportation rights-of-way. Mandatory pre-response meeting attendance is required and is held by Microsoft Teams. Respondents must furnish a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount, payment and performance bonds, certificates of insurance naming JEA as additional insured, and a list of subcontractors. The contract includes liquidated damages tied to project completion deadlines.

JEA intends to award one contract but reserves the right to award multiple contracts based on work groupings or to exclude certain work items. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all minimum qualifications. Responses must be submitted through JEA's E-Procurement and Contract Management Portal (Zycus Supplier Network), and the public opening is December 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

Payment is monthly within thirty days of receipt of proper invoices, with 5% retainage permitted. Travel, freight, and material shipment costs must be included in pricing on an F.O.B. Destination basis.