Solicitation
For Participation in
CWSC Yard 2: Asphalt Demolition to Concrete Replacement
for
JEA
Jacksonville, FL
Solicitation Number 1412118646
Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting via Microsoft Teams and in-person on Friday February 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM
located at 6674 Commonwealth Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254 Conference Room 103A
Meeting URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23698539841992?p=ffDkAT2aIYRRtMxxsl
Meeting ID: 236 985 398 419 92
Meeting Passcode: Em6oC2QA
Dial In: 1 321-558-7338
Phone conference ID: 619 597 481#
Mandatory Site Visit on, Friday February 27, 2026, at 2:30 PM located at 6674 Commonwealth Ave, Jacksonville, FL
32254 Yard 2
Those planning to attend via Microsoft Teams should send contact information to: Eugene Brown at
browe2@jea.com , 48 hours prior to the Pre-Response Meeting to have contact information documented.
Responses are due on Monday March 9, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
All Responses shall be submitted through JEA’s E-Procurement and Contract Management Portal which is provided
by Zycus Supplier Network which can be accessed at https://zsn.zycus.com/guest. Instructions on how to login to
Zycus is provided below in this Solicitation. LATE RESPONSES MAY BE REJECTED.
JEA will publicly open all Responses received from qualified Respondents on the Due Date, via Microsoft Teams.
For more information, please contact the JEA Buyer at:
(Eugene Brown browe2@jea.com)
1.2) Scope of Work
The purpose of this solicitation for CWSC Yard 2: Asphalt Demolition to Concrete Replacement (this "Solicitation")
is to evaluate and select a vendor to provide asphalt demolition and concrete replacement services as described in this
Solicitation (the "Work") and to determine the best method for JEA to procure the Work with regards to pricing,
quality, design, and workmanship.
A more detailed description of the Work is provided in the Technical Specifications included as an Exhibit to this
Solicitation.
Capitalized terms used in this Solicitation without definition shall have the definitions given to them in Section 2 of
this Solicitation.
1.3) Background
JEA owns, operates and manages the electric system established by the City of Jacksonville, Florida since 1895. In June
1997, JEA also assumed operation of the water and sewer system previously managed by the City. JEA is located in
Jacksonville, Florida, where we proudly serve an estimated 522,469 electric, 396,566 water and 316,441 sewer and
26,902 reuse water customers. JEA is Florida's largest community owned utility and the eighth largest municipal in the
United States.
1.4) Invitation - Submitting a Response
Respondents that meet the Minimum Qualification stated herein are invited to submit a Response to this Solicitation to
perform the Work. A complete copy of this Solicitation, the Technical Specifications, forms and all other documents
referenced in this Solicitation are on JEA’s E-Procurement and Contract Management Portal which is provided by
Zycus Supplier Network which can be accessed at https://zsn.zycus.com/guest/genericRegister/JEA074. Instructions
on how to login to Zycus is provided below in this Solicitation.
All Responses are due at the time indicated on the title page of this Solicitation. Section 1 of this Solicitation are the
instructions for submitting a Response for this Solicitation. Section 2 of this Solicitation contain the definitions and
commercial contract terms associated with this procurement.
A Contract will be presented to the Respondent awarded this Work and the Contract will incorporate by reference this
entire Solicitation and all associated Addenda. A sample of the JEA Contract can be found on jea.com.
All documentation submitted with a Response must reference the Solicitation Title and Number stated herein. All
Responses must be made on the appropriate forms and formats as specified by this Solicitation and uploaded to JEA’s
procurement platform.
All Responses should be delivered electronically to JEA via the Zycus platform. An automated, detailed auditing
system provides sealed Response integrity. Responses remain sealed on the platform until the Close Date & Time
(Friday March 9, 2026, by 12:00 PM).
A Respondent shall be solely responsible for timely delivery of its Response to the Zycus Supplier
Network. Respondents are strongly encouraged to acquire log in credentials early as possible. Additionally
Respondents are encouraged to submit Responses early to ensure uploading process goes smoothly. If Respondent is
not able to submit its Response via Zycus, then please email the Response to the JEA Buyer identified in the
Section below titled "Questions".
Responses are due by the time and on the date stated on the cover page of this Solicitation. LATE RESPONSES
MAY BE REJECTED.
1.5) Zycus Instructions
I. How to Log Into Zycus
A. New Users – Zycus
1. New Users will need to register to login. Registration will require Company name, address, phone, contact, title,
phone and email address. Also, it is recommended users use Google Chrome to access Zycus.
2. Note if the company is already doing business with JEA, you may find the company is already registered in Zycus.
To find out if you are registered, try entering your email address in the New User Registration screen. If you receive a
message stating “Email ID already registered”, log in as an Existing User Log-in”. If you don’t know your password,
enter your email address and click on “Forgot Password”.
B. Existing Users or New Users with Previously Registered Emails
1. Once the user has a login on the sourcing platform select “Existing User Log-in”, the user may navigate to the
solicitation by selecting the icon for the applicable solicitation.
II. How to Submit a Response Using Zycus
1. Once logged in, users will see all JEA Sourcing Events, then select the applicable event.
2. Once in the Sourcing Event. The Sourcing Event has prompts for actions required to respond to the solicitation.
3. For the user to proceed to submit a Response to JEA using Zycus, the user will be required to provide its acceptance
of the of the Zycus iSource Terms & Conditions associated with the work. Such Terms and Conditions may cover
non-disclosure, safety, cyber security, Invitation for Bid contract terms, etc.
4. Once all terms are accepted, additional Solicitation information will be available for viewing and submitting a
Response by selecting “Confirm Participation”. JEA will then have a record indicating the company intends to submit
a Response.
5. A user then can respond to each section of the Solicitation, once completed with each section, select “Save”. Note
each section has a red, yellow, green light code. Items will turn green once completed. Yellow and red lights mean
there is additional action required. Users may also note under each tab, there are multiple questions to respond to,
scroll down the list to ensure all questions are answered.
6. In most Solicitations, JEA will provide Technical Specifications, pricing tables in Excel which the user will need to
download. Additionally, Excel pricing tables may need to be uploaded once completed to as part of the Response.
Users can download the required attachments by selecting the “Buyers Attachments” icon.
7. Once the required forms are uploaded and saved, the section light will turn green. Once all sections are completed
and green lighted, the User may select “Submit Response”.
8. Once the user selects “Submit Response”, the user will receive a “Success” pop-up when submitted.
9. Once submitted users may recall and modify submitted documentation and submit information until the Response
Opening Date.
1.6) Questions
All Questions must be submitted in writing to the JEA Buyer listed herein at least five business days prior to the
opening date. Questions received within five business days prior to the opening date may not be answered.
1.7) Pre-Response Meeting
There will be a Mandatory Pre-Response meeting, and a Mandatory Site Visit associated with this Solicitation at the
date and time listed on the cover page of this Solicitation. All interested Respondents are invited to attend the Pre-
Response meeting and Site Visit. Those planning to attend the Microsoft Teams meeting may email their name and
contact information to the JEA Buyer Eugene Brown at browe2@jea.com listed herein at least 48 hours prior to the
Pre-Response meeting and Site Visit to facilitate roll call. A Respondent must only sign in representing one company,
unless otherwise agreed to by JEA in writing.
1.8) Alternate Provisions and Conditions
Responses that contain provisions that are contrary to requirements found on this Solicitation, including, but not
limited to, the Contract terms and conditions contained in Section 2 of this Solicitation, and any requirements found in
the Technical Specifications attached as an exhibit or attachment to this Solicitation, will be reviewed but may not be
accepted by JEA. However, as this is an IFB, JEA reserves the right to negotiate the best terms and conditions if
determined to be in the best interests of JEA and negotiate different terms and related price adjustments if JEA
determines that it provides the best value to JEA.
1.9) Minimum Qualifications
Respondent must meet the following Minimum Qualifications to be considered eligible to have its Response evaluated
by JEA. Respondent must complete and submit the Minimum Qualification Form provided in this Solicitation.
Respondents that are working or have worked for JEA in the past 2 years involving similar work must submit JEA as a
reference. JEA reserves the right to ask for additional back up documentation or additional reference projects to
confirm the Respondent meets the requirements stated below.
JEA may reject Responses from Respondents not meeting all of the following Minimum Qualifications:
I. The Respondent must provide two (2) self-performed similar asphalt demolition/concrete replacement
contracts/references that were successfully completed within 3 years preceding January 31, 2026. Each
contract/reference must be valued at $75,000 or greater.
o A similar contract/reference is defined as demolishing asphalt and replacing concrete for an area of
similar complexity as specified in Appendix A – Technical Specifications.
o Any Respondent whose contract with JEA was terminated for default within the last two years
may have its Response rejected.
o Only one (1) of the two (2) contracts/references can be work performed for JEA.
o The contract/references must include the company name, contact person, phone number, email
address, dates of work, work amount, and a summary of the scope of work provided by the
Respondent for the reference company. JEA may contact and verify these references.
II. The Respondent must have an office located in one of the following counties of Florida: Duval, Clay,
Nassau, of St. Johns. JEA will verify by Google maps. Respondent shall enter the office location on the
Minimum Qualification Form. The lowest Responsible and Responsive Respondent shall provide evidence
within ten (10) business days from notification, or their response will be rejected.
1.10) Number of Contracts to be Awarded
JEA intends to Award one (1) Contract for the Work. JEA reserves the right to Award more than one Contract based
on certain groupings of the Work items, or JEA may exclude certain Work items, if JEA determines that it is in its best
interest.
1.11) Insurance Requirements
Prior to JEA issuing a Purchase Order to the Company to begin the Work, the Company shall submit a certificate of
insurance (COI) that is in compliance with amounts and requirements as indicated in this Solicitation. Note that the
COI shall specifically indicate JEA as additional insured on all required insurance except Worker's Compensation and
Professional Liability (if applicable). Furthermore, waiver of subrogation must be provided for all required insurance
in favor of JEA, including its board members, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns.
1.12) Optional Use of Small and Emerging Business Program
It is at the Respondent's option as to whether it chooses to subcontract with a JSEB firm. JEA encourages the use of
JSEB firms; however, the Respondent is not required to utilize a JSEB to be awarded a Contract under this
Solicitation.
For more information regarding the JSEB program, please contact Bill Hickey, JEA, Manager of Supplier Diversity
Programs and Procurement Services, hickwj@jea.com or jsebprogram@jea.com.
1.13) Basis of Award - Lowest Bid
JEA will Award a Contract to the responsive and responsible Respondent whose Response meets or exceeds the
Minimum Qualifications set forth in this Solicitation, and the Respondent's price represents the lowest cost to JEA.
JEA will use the Respondent's Total Bid Price stated on the Response Form when making price comparisons for
Award purposes.
1.14) Safety Qualification Requirement
Respondent shall be in compliance with JEA’s Contractor Safety Management Process policy. JEA may reject the
company's Response and proceed to Award to the next responsive and responsible Respondent if not in compliance.
JEA Safety information is available online at http://www.jea.com/About/Procurement/Contractor_Safety under
Contractor Safety Management Process. It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure it is following the JEA Safety
policy. A list of the JEA's Safety Qualified vendors can be found on
https://www.jea.com/About/Procurement/Contractor_Safety/. For additional information, contact Jim Fisher at (904)
229-5045 or Curtis Stothers at (904) 665-7736.
Each Company once awarded a JEA Contract is required to provide regular and continuing training for their
employees. Such training shall not be charged to JEA as a separate billable fee. Company (including General / Prime
Contractors) will also monitor the training activities of Subcontractors under their direction. All training outside of
JEA specific training must meet OSHA requirements. Company employees working on JEA projects or sites shall
receive JEA Safety Orientation and JEA Site-Specific Training before beginning work.
1.15) Payment and Performance Bond Amount and Requirements
After receipt of the Contract, the Company awarded the Work shall furnish a Payment and Performance Bond in the
amount indicated on the Response Form, made out to JEA in forms and formats approved and provided by JEA, as
security for the faithful performance of the Work of Contract. JEA will send the approved bond forms to the Company
for execution along with the Contract, however, in no case shall the date on the bond forms be prior to that of the
executed Contract. The surety must be authorized and licensed to transact business in Florida. A fully executed
Payment Bond and Performance Bond must be recorded with the Clerk of Duval County Court and delivered to JEA
before JEA will issue a Purchase Order to begin the Work. No Purchase Order shall be issued until the Payment and
Performance Bonds are recorded and delivered to the JEA Procurement Department. If the Company fails or refuses to
furnish or record the required bonds, JEA will retain the Company's Bid Bond as liquidated damages.
The Payment and Performance Bond requirements may be less than the full Contract amount. The Company should be
aware that their bond premiums may be adjusted by their bonding company, if actual Work exceeds the amount of the
bond, however, any increase in total premiums required will not be approved by JEA for any change in Contract price
as either a change order or as an adjustment through the use of a Supplemental Work Authorization. Unless otherwise
specified on the Bid Form, the Company shall be solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining the required
Payment and Performance Bonds throughout the term of the Contract. To be acceptable to JEA as Surety for
Performance and Payment Bonds, a Surety Company shall comply with the following provisions:
I. The Surety Company shall have a current and valid Certificate of Authority, issued by the State of
Florida, Department of Insurance, authorizing it to write surety bonds in the State of Florida.
II. The Surety Company shall have a current and valid Certificate of Authority issued by the United
States Department of Treasury under Sections 9304 to 9308 of Title 31 of the United States Codes.
III. The Surety Company shall be in full compliance with the provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.
IV. The Surety Company shall have at least twice the minimum surplus and capital required by the Florida
Insurance Code during the life of this agreement.
V. If the Contract Award Amount exceeds $500,000, the Surety Company shall also comply with the
following provisions:
The Surety Company shall have at least the following minimum ratings in the latest issue of A.M. Best's Key Rating
Guide.
POLICY HOLDER'S CONTRACT AMOUNT AND REQUIRED FINANCIAL RATING:
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.