Hand and Power Tools for JEA Inventory FY27

Jacksonville Electric Authority is requesting proposals on hand and power tools inventory under ITN 1412225480, with responses due October 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, and an optional pre-response meeting on October 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams.

Vendors must be approved manufacturers or authorized distributors of the specified items with no substitutions permitted. The solicitation is divided into three lots: Lot 1 (47 line items evaluated individually), Lot 2 (64 items requiring the primary supplier to bid at least 75 percent of the bucket), and Lot 3 (217 items evaluated on price only). The scope spans hand tools, power tools, blades, chains, cutters, wrenches, hammers, ladders, slings, and specialized equipment for water, overhead distribution, underground distribution, generation, substation, and street lighting operations. Vendors must provide firm-fixed pricing including all profit, taxes, benefits, travel, and overhead; lead times in calendar days after receipt of order; and country of origin.

The contract term is five years with two optional one-year renewal periods at JEA's sole discretion. The estimated five-year demand quantities vary by line item. Minimum qualifications include verification that the respondent is not on state or local disqualified or suspended vendor lists and has not had a contract with JEA terminated for default within two years. Three references demonstrating relevant experience are required, and samples may be requested before or after opening.

Evaluation allocates 100 points: quotation of rates (60 points, with the low bidder receiving maximum allocation and others scored proportionally), overall company experience (5 points), delivery and logistics commitment (15 points), volume discounts and groupings (5 points), communication plan (10 points), and lead times (5 points). JEA reserves the right to award one or multiple contracts, conduct negotiations, request best and final offers, and require presentations or site visits. Payment terms offer either 1% discount within 20 days or net 30 days, or 2% discount within 10 days or net 30 days. Contract execution is required within 10 days of award, with insurance certificates and performance or payment bonds (if applicable) due prior to purchase order issuance.