(IFB) JEA CIP-007 Third Party Analysis

Agency:	JEA
State:	Florida
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Posted Date:	Jun 22, 2026
Due Date:	Jun 24, 2026
Solicitation No:	1412180246
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1412180246 (IFB) JEA CIP-007 Third Party Analysis

The purpose of this solicitation (this "Solicitation") is to
evaluate and select a vendor to provide CIP-007 Third Party Analysis 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.

USE THIS
LINK TO ACCES THE SOLICITATION VIA ZYCUS:

https://dewdrops.zycus.com/zsp/guest/genericRegister/JEA074/iSource/1057610/

Solicitation Due Date: June 22, 2026

Solicitation Due Date: June 24, 2026

1412180246 Solicitation

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Invitation for Bid (IFB) to Acquire

ClP-007 Third Party Analysis

for

Jacksonville, FL

Solicitation Number

# 1412180246

Responses are due on June 22, 2026 at 12:00pm, Eastern Time.

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.

Optional Pre-Response Meeting via WebEx or Teleconference on June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm, Eastern time

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/278731046108792?p=vLihupMlEfd5HW3y4q

Meeting ID: 278 731 046 108 792

Passcode: Ap3NK3kW

+1 469-208-1810,,212294411# United States, Carrollton

Phone conference ID: 212 294 411#

Tenant key: jea@m.webex.com

Video ID: 115 001 856 9

Those planning to attend the Teams meeting should send contact information to Brooke Garland: garljb@jea.com, 48

hours prior to the Pre-Response Meeting to have contact information documented.

For more information please contact the JEA Buyer at: Brooke Garland: garljb@jea.com

1.2) Scope of Work

The purpose of this solicitation CIP-007 Third Party Analysis (this "Solicitation") is to evaluate and select a vendor to

provide CIP-007 Third Party Analysis 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

(Due Date & Time).

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

Due Date and Time.

1.6) Questions

All Questions must be submitted in writing to the JEA Buyer: Brooke Garland: garljb@jea.com: 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 may be an optional Pre-Response meeting 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. Those

planning to attend the Microsoft Teams teleconference may email their name and contact information to the JEA

Buyer listed herein at least 48 hours prior to the Pre-Response meeting to facilitate roll call. A Respondent must only

1.8) Alternate Provisions and Conditions (RFP&ITN)

Terms and conditions found in Responses that are contrary to requirements found in 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 rejected and are of no

force and effect. However, JEA reserves the right to negotiate different terms and conditions and requirements if JEA

determines that such terms and conditions and requirements are in the best interest of JEA.

1.9) Minimum Qualifications

Respondent must meet the following Minimum Qualifications to be considered eligible to have its Response evaluated

by JEA.

Any Respondent whose contract with JEA was terminated for default within the last two years shall have its

Response rejected.

1.10) Number of Contracts to be Awarded

JEA intends to Award one (1) Contract for the Work, subject to JEA’s discretion. 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 – Low Bid

JEA will Award this 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 Bid Form when making price comparisons for Award

purposes.

Please note, JEA may reject Responses that request material changes or take exceptions to JEA commercial terms and

conditions.

In its sole discretion, JEA reserves the right to withdraw this Solicitation either before or after receiving Responses, to

reject any and all Responses either in whole or in part, with or without cause, or to waive any Solicitation requirement

informalities, minor irregularities, and deficiencies in any Response, and to determine such action is in the best interest

of JEA. Issuance of this Solicitation in no way constitutes a commitment by JEA to make an Award or enter into a

Contract.

All Responses submitted to JEA are subject to the JEA's terms and conditions contained in this Solicitation and JEA's

Procurement Code. Any and all additional terms and conditions submitted by Respondents are rejected and shall have

no force.

1.14) Selection Criteria

The following criteria will be used by JEA to evaluate and rank Responses from Respondents who meet the Minimum

Qualifications specified in this Solicitation.

1.15) Quotation of Rates

Maximum score: 100 Points

Respondent shall provide a firm-fixed price quote for all Work in this Solicitation. The prices quoted must include all

profit, taxes, benefits, travel, percent mark-up, and all other overhead items.

The prices quoted by Respondent on the Response Form must be firm-fixed prices, not estimates.

Parts cost must not be billed above retail price.

1.16) Tie

In the event of a tie score, the tie shall be resolved in accordance with JEA's Procurement Code and Operational

Procedures.

1.17) Required Forms to be Submitted

The following forms must be completed and submitted to JEA at the timeframes stated below. The Respondent can

obtain the required forms, other than the Minimum Qualification Form, Response Form and Response Workbook, by

downloading them from JEA.com.

A. The following forms are required to be submitted with the Response:

• IFB # 1412180246 Bid Form – This form can be found in the Questionnaire section of this Solicitation

• IFB #1412180246 Business Requirements – This form can be found in Appendix A of this Solicitation

• IFB #1412180246 Information Security Questionnaire – This form can be found in Appendix B of this

• Solicitation

• IFB #1412180246 Supply Chain Questionnaire – This form can be in found in Appendix B of this

Solicitation

• Subcontractor Form (if any). However, if the following Subcontractors are utilized to perform this Work,

they shall be listed on the referenced Subcontractor Form

If the above listed forms are not submitted with the Response by the Response Due Time and Date, JEA shall reject the

Response.

B. JEA also requests the following documents to be submitted prior to Contract execution. A Response will not be

rejected if these forms are not submitted at the Response Due Date and Time. However, failure to submit these

documents prior to Contract execution could result in Response rejection.

• Conflict of Interest Certificate Form - This form can be found at JEA.com

• Insurance certificate

• W-9

• Evidence of active registration with the State of Florida Division of Corporations (www.sunbiz.org)

• Any technical submittals as requires by the Technical Specifications

1.18) Addenda Issuance

JEA may issue Addenda prior to the opening of Responses to change or clarify the intent of this Solicitation. The

Respondent is responsible for ensuring it has received all Addenda prior to submitting its Response and must

acknowledge receipt of all Addenda by completing the Confirmation of Receipt of Addenda. JEA will post Addenda

when issued online at JEA.com. Companies must obtain Addenda from the JEA.com website. It is the responsibility of

each Respondent to ensure it has received and incorporated all Addenda into its Response. Failure to acknowledge

receipt of Addenda may be grounds for rejection of a Response.

1.19) Contract Execution and Start of Work

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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