1412230478 (IFB) SJRPP Combined Cycle Major Electrical Equipment Procurement

Agency:	JEA
State:	Florida
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
Posted Date:	Oct 21, 2026
Due Date:	Nov 6, 2026
Solicitation No:	1412230478
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Description

The purpose of this solicitation is to procure three (3 EA) 230kV group operated disconnect switches for the SJRPP
Combined Cycle Project. This specification outlines the technical requirements for the design and manufacture of three-pole, group-operated vertical break air disconnect switches rated 230KV, Continuous rating: 3000A, 900 or 1050 BIL; Duty: GSU high-side / collector yard isolation.

The furnished disconnect switches shall be supplied as complete assemblies, including but not limited to the following components:

•Grounding switches

•Switch stands designed for 20-foot bus heights

•Anchor bolts and mounting channels

•Post-type insulators

•Fully integrated control mechanisms

•Inter-phase operating pipes

•Vertical operating pipes

•Gear devices and outboard bearings

•All auxiliary hardware and parts necessary to
provide a complete, functional operating mechanism

Material to be delivered no later than August 2029. Earlier delivery date is acceptable.

USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE SOLICITATION VIA ZYCUS

https://dewdrops.zycus.com/zsp/guest/genericRegister/JEA074/iSource/1082742/

Solicitation Due Date: November 6, 2026, 12:00PM EST

1412230478 Solicitation

1412230478 Appendix A - Technical Specification

1412230478 Appendix B - Bid Forms

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1.1) Cover Page

Solicitation

For Participation in

SJRPP Combined Cycle Major Electrical Equipment Procurement

for

JEA

Jacksonville, FL

Solicitation Number 1412230478

Responses are due on November 6, 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.

For more information please contact the JEA Buyer at:

Camie Evers, everca@jea.com

1.2) Scope of Work

The purpose of this solicitation is to procure three (3 EA) 230kV group operated disconnect switches for the SJRPP

Combined Cycle Project. This specification outlines the technical requirements for the design and manufacture of

three-pole, group-operated vertical break air disconnect switches rated 230KV, Continuous rating: 3000A, 900 or 1050

BIL; Duty: GSU high-side / collector yard isolation.

The furnished disconnect switches shall be supplied as complete assemblies, including but not limited to the following

components:

• Grounding switches

• Switch stands designed for 20-foot bus heights

• Anchor bolts and mounting channels

• Post-type insulators

• Fully integrated control mechanisms

• Inter-phase operating pipes

• Vertical operating pipes

• Gear devices and outboard bearings

• All auxiliary hardware and parts necessary to provide a complete, functional operating mechanism

Material to be delivered no later than August 2029. Earlier delivery date is acceptable.

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 541,076 electric, 407,161, water and 30,460 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.

10. Zycus does not automatically transfer a pricing submission from the qualifying round into live auction setting for

award consideration. Each user shall manually re-submit its qualifying Response into the live auction environment for

consideration of award.

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 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) Opening of Responses

At the opening of Responses, a JEA representative will publicly open each Response that was received prior to the

Date and Time, except for those Responses that have been properly withdrawn. JEA has the right to waive

irregularities or informalities in the Responses to the extent allowable under applicable laws.

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:

• Respondent must not be on the State of Florida Convicted Vendor List, State of Florida’s Suspended

Vendor List, the City of Jacksonville’s Disqualified Vendor List, have their bidding privileges actively

suspended by JEA, been debarred by JEA, or have had a contract with JEA was terminated for default

within the last two (2) years.

• Respondent must be an approved manufacturer as of the bid due date. Current approved manufacturers

include:

• Cleaveland Price

• Southern States

• Respondent shall comply with the technical and commercial specifications for this solicitation.

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) Liquidated Damages In Contract

The Contract issued pursuant to this Solicitation contains liquidated damages tied to project completion deadlines. The

Respondent should review the specific time frames and liquidated damage amounts prior to submitting its Response.

1.13) Optional Use of Small and Emerging Business Program

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.

1.14) 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.

1.15) Evaluation Methodology - Competitive Sealed Bidding

The Respondent shall submit its sealed Response to this Solicitation no later than the due date and time indicated on

the cover page of this Solicitation. At the public opening of the Responses, the Responses from all Respondents will

be publicly announced. After the public opening, JEA will subsequently review Responses to determine if they meet

the Minimum Qualifications as stated in this Solicitation. JEA will Award the Contract to the lowest responsive and

responsible Respondent whose price meets or exceeds the Minimum Qualifications, and whose Response Price

represents the lowest cost to JEA.

NO EXCEPTIONS ARE ALLOWED IN AN INVITATION TO BID. IF THE RESPONDENT OBJECTS IN ANY

MANNER TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, THE OBJECTION MUST

BE ADDRESSED IN WRITING FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE DUE DATE, AND THE

OBJECTION MAY BE ADDRESSED IN AN ADDENDUM IF JEA BELIEVES THAT A CLARIFICATION OR

CHANGE IS NECESSARY. ANY MODIFICATIONS, EXCEPTIONS OR OBJECTIONS STATED WITHIN THE

RESPONSE SHALL BE REJECTED.

1.16) 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.

1.17) Tie

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

Procedures.

1.18) Subcontractors Use for the Performance of the Work

The Respondent must list the names of the major Subcontractors that it intends to use for this Work, unless the Work

will be self-performed by the Respondent. The Subcontractors must be listed on the Subcontractors Form which is

available at jea.com. Failure to submit this form with the Response may result in rejection of Respondent's Response.

The Respondent shall not use Subcontractors other than those shown on the Subcontractor Form unless it shows good

cause and obtains the JEA Representative's prior written consent.

If the Respondent plans to use Subcontractors to perform over 50% of the Work, the Respondent shall obtain JEA's

approval at least five days prior to the Response Due Date. Failure to obtain JEA approval may result in rejection of

the Respondent's Response.

1.19) Shipping, Freight, And Travel - DDP Destination

The Respondent shall include the price for travel, shipment of materials and equipment in its pricing shown on its

Response unless otherwise stated herein. The shipment of all materials shall be DDP Destination.

If the Solicitation allows for travel expenses to be billed separately, then all the Respondent’s travel expenses will be

reimbursed in accordance with JEA's Contractor Travel Policy.

1.20) 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:

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