Construction Services for Underground Water, Wastewater and Reuse Grid Repairs and Installations

Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA), a municipal utility serving Jacksonville, Florida, is requesting bids for construction services on underground water, wastewater, and reuse grid repairs and installations under an IFB with proposals due September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, with a mandatory pre-response meeting on August 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams. JEA intends to award up to six contracts.

Respondents must be approved on JEA's Responsible Bidders List in categories WM1, WM2, or WM3 and cannot have had a contract terminated for default within the past two years.

The scope encompasses water main replacements and extensions; water, wastewater, and reclaimed piping repairs, replacements, and extensions; manhole installation and repairs; residential and commercial service connections; and large meter installations. Work consists of capital and operations and maintenance projects planned throughout the contract term, with individual projects varying widely in size and scope. The company will perform services not already contracted for in other JEA service contracts. All pricing must be F.O.B. Destination, inclusive of travel, shipping, and freight costs.

Respondents must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount and, upon award, provide payment and performance bonds in amounts specified on the response form. JEA retains five percent retainage as security for performance, with monthly payment upon submission of proper invoices. Respondents must list major subcontractors and obtain approval if subcontractors will perform over 50% of the work. Compliance with JEA's contractor safety management process and insurance requirements (worker's compensation, general liability, and other coverage with JEA named as additional insured) is mandatory.

Submissions must include the Minimum Qualifications Form, Response Form, Response Workbook, and Subcontractor Form, all submitted through JEA's E-Procurement portal (Zycus Supplier Network). All responses will be publicly opened on the due date via Microsoft Teams. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting minimum qualifications.