1412144246 (RFP) Progressive Design-Build Services for the JEA Headquarters Retail Space Buildout for JEA

Agency:	JEA
State:	Florida
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted Date:	May 26, 2026
Due Date:	Jun 2, 2026
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The
purpose of this solicitation for Progressive Design-Build Services for the JEA
Headquarters Retail Space Buildout is to evaluate and select a qualified
Design-Build (DB) firm to provide design and construction services for the
re-design and construction of the JEA Headquarters (HQ) retail space located at
225 Pearl Street in Jacksonville, Florida. 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 ACCESS THE SOLICITATION VIA ZYCUS

https://zsn.zycus.com/guest/genericRegister/JEA074

Solicitation Due Date: June 2, 2026

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Solicitation

For Participation in

Progressive Design-Build Services for the JEA Headquarters Retail Space Buildout

for

JEA

Jacksonville, FL

Solicitation Number 1412144246

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting and Site Visit on 7 May 2026 at 1330

Both will be held at JEA’s Headquarters Building, 1st Floor Board Room

225 North Pearl Street

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Those planning to attend should send contact information to: Eddie Bayouth at bayoew@jea.com , 48 hours prior to

the Pre-Response Meeting to have contact information documented.

Responses are due on Tuesday, 2 June 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:

(Eddie Bayouth at bayoew@jea.com)

1.1) Scope of Work

The purpose of this solicitation for Progressive Design-Build Services for the JEA Headquarters Retail Space Buildout

is to evaluate and select a qualified Design-Build (DB) firm to provide design and construction services for the re-

design and construction of the JEA Headquarters (HQ) retail space located at 225 Pearl Street in Jacksonville, Florida.

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.

1.2) 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.

1.3) 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 on

Tuesday, 2 June 2026, at 12:00 PM EST

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 as soon 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 JEA Buyer identified in the Section below titled

"Questions" as soon and before the bid close time.

Responses are due by the time and on the date stated on the cover page of this Solicitation. LATE RESPONSES

MAY BE REJECTED.

1.4) Zycus Instructions

I. How to Log Into Zycus

A. New Users – Zycus

1. New Users will need to register to log in. 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 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, and 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 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.

1.5) 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.

1.6) Pre-Response Meeting

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Response meeting and 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 should email their name and contact information to the JEA Buyer Eddie

Bayouth at bayoew@jea.com listed herein at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to facilitate access to the JEA HQs

building. A Respondent must only sign in representing one company, unless otherwise agreed to by JEA in writing.

1.7) Opening of Responses

All Responses received shall be publicly announced and recorded via Microsoft Teams at the date and time indicated

on the cover page of this Solicitation.

The details for the Microsoft Teams will be on jea.com at the following website: https://www.jea.com approximately

48 hours before the Response opening.

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.

1.8) Alternate Provisions and Conditions (RFP)

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. 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:

• The Respondent shall have performed the majority of the work and completed at least three (3) similar Design-

Build projects.

o A Similar project is defined as the renovation of an office environment of at leats 8,000 square feet;

incorparting the same elements as the proposed project: construction of offices and restrooms/lockers

etc.; including HVAC, plumbling, and electrical work. Construcation value of the similar projects must

be at least $600,000 or more.

o One (1) of the simliar projects shall have been a Design-Build project in the State of Florida.

• The Repondant or patner for the engineering services shall have a State of Florida Certificate of Authorization

for Engineering. Submit a copy of the certificate with the response.

• The Respondant or partner for the construcion shall have a State of Florida General Contractors License.

Please note, any Respondent whose contract with JEA was terminated for default within the last two (2)

years shall have their Response 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 Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) Program

It is at the Respondent's option as to whether it chooses to subcontract to a JSEB firm during Phase I of this project.

JEA encourages the use of JSEB qualified firms; however, the Respondent is not required to utilize JSEB firms to be

awarded this Contract.

During the development of GMP Respondent will meet with and provide project documentation to the JSEB Manager

to facilitate meeting the JSEB goal for this project. Once the JSEB firms selected for Construction Services have been

chosen, the Respondent will submit documentation to demonstrate compliance to the JSEB Manager.

JSEB firms that qualify for this Contract are only those shown on the current City of Jacksonville JSEB directory

appearing at www.coj.net. Certification of JSEB firms must come from the City of Jacksonville. No other agency or

organization is recognized for purposes of this Contract.

In no case shall the Respondent make changes to the JSEB firms listed in its GMP, revise the JSEB Scope of Work or

amount of Work as stated in its GMP without prior written notice to the JEA Contract Administrator, and without

subsequent receipt of written approval for the JEA Contract Administrator.

Any subcontractors of Respondent shall procure and maintain the insurance required of Respondent hereunder during

the life of the subcontracts. Subcontractors' insurance may either be by separate coverage or by endorsement under

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Note: Any JSEB firms identified by Respondent for this Solicitation are considered "Subcontractors" under the direct

supervision of the Prime or General Contractor (herein referred to as Respondent in this Solicitation). Respondent

should show good faith efforts in providing assistance to JSEB firms in the securing of Subcontractors' insurance

requirements stated in this section. Respondent shall submit subcontractors' Certificates of Insurance to JEA prior to

allowing subcontractors to perform Work on JEA's job sites.

All questions and correspondence concerning the JSEB program should be addressed to the following contact:

Bill Hickey, Manager, Supplier Diversity Programs and Procurement Services, JEA, hickwj@jea.com or

jsebprogram@jea.com.

1.13) Basis of Award - Highest Evaluated (CCNA)

JEA will use the Selection Criteria listed below to evaluate the Responses. JEA may make its Award decision based

solely upon the information submitted in the Responses. JEA may also choose to have one or more Respondent make

presentations to representatives of JEA. It is always in the best interest of the Respondent to provide informative,

concise, well-organized technical and business information relative to the Work, in both the initial submittal of its

Response and in any subsequent submittals.

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

conditions.

Responses will be scored and ranked by a committee of evaluators. Each evaluator will individually score the

Responses using the evaluation matrix attached to this Solicitation. Using these scores, each evaluator will rank the

Responses using "1" for the Response receiving the highest number of points from the matrix. Responses with an

equal number of points will receive the same numerical ranking. JEA will total the numerical rankings for each

Response and consider the Response with the lowest total to be the most highly qualified Response. Any tie will be

broken using the total of the matrix scores of all evaluators. If a tie persists, the tie will be broken in accordance with

the JEA Procurement Operational Procedures.

1.14) Evaluation Methodology for CCNA Engineering Services

JEA shall evaluate the Respondent's qualifications, rank the qualifications from all Respondents, and negotiate a

Contract for the Work in accordance with Florida Statute, Section 287.055, known as the Consultants' Competitive

Negotiation Act ("CCNA").

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

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