Construction Services for the Cleveland Road - Force Main Crossings

JEA (Jacksonville Electric Authority) is soliciting construction bids for the Cleveland Road Force Main Replacement, with a mandatory pre-response meeting on November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams and responses due December 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Respondents must be listed on JEA's Responsible Bidders List for WM2 Water, Sewer and Reclaim Pressure Pipe Construction Underground Trench Less Than 24 Inches, and a 5% Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) participation requirement applies to the total bid price.

The scope covers construction of water and sewer system infrastructure at the Cleveland Road force main crossings, performed within City of Jacksonville, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and CSX Transportation rights-of-way in Duval County. Technical specifications are incorporated as solicitation exhibits. Contractors must comply with JEA's Contractor Safety Management Process policy.

Bid security equals 5% of the total bid amount. Payment and performance bonds must be recorded with the Clerk of Duval County Court before work begins. JEA will pay invoices within 30 calendar days of receipt, with 5% retainage allowable and optional discounts of 1% at 20 days or 2% at 10 days. Pricing includes travel, freight, and shipping on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Liquidated damages are tied to project completion deadlines.

JEA intends to award one contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting minimum qualifications under competitive sealed bidding, though it reserves the right to award multiple contracts or exclude work items if deemed in its best interest. Responses must be submitted through JEA's E-Procurement portal via Zycus Supplier Network. JEA will publicly open responses on December 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The solicitation was posted November 3, 2026.