1411985846 (RFP) TRALC Class Transformers for JEA Inventory FY25 - FY27

Agency:	JEA
State:	Florida
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	335311 - Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
Posted Date:	Jun 9, 2025
Due Date:	Jun 17, 2025
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The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to evaluate and select a vendor that can provide TRALC class
transformers for JEA Inventory FY25 – FY27 that meet the technical specifications and provide the best value to JEA
as described in this Solicitation (the "Work") and to determine the best method for JEA to procure the Work with
regards to pricing, lead time, quality, design, and workmanship.
The required reports are as follows: iSupplier Open PO – This report must be completed weekly and include the
expected delivery date and any additional comments regarding the orders. Registering for iSupplier is required to
complete this report. The report will be utilized to determine compliance with deliver and lead times. Monthly review
meetings may be held. Failure to comply with lead times could result in JEA terminating the Contract for Default.
TRALC002 – Quantity 3
TRANSFORMER, 1500/2250 KVA, 13200 DELTA VOLT PRIMARY 480Y/277 VOLT SECONDARY CAST COI,
- DEL TO BE SCH 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL, SUITABLE FOR FORKLIFT UNLOADING
DELIVER TO 2325 EMERSON ST 32207
Approved Manufacturer(s):
Federal Pacific
MGM Transformer
ABB
Square D
TRALC003 – Quantity 1
TRANSFORMER, DRY TYPE SUBMERSABLE, 1000KVA, 13200 DELTA VOLT PRIMARY 480Y/277 VOLT
SECONDARY, HIGHSIDE EATON SWITCH, (DEL TO BE SCH 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL,
SUITABLE FOR FORKLIFT UNLOADING, DELIVER TO 2325 EMERSON ST 32207)
Approved Manufacturer(s):
ABB
TRALC004 – Quantity 1
TRANSFORMER, DRY TYPE SUBMERSABLE, 1500KVA, 13200 DELTA VOLT PRIMARY 480Y/277 VOLT
SECONDARY, HIGHSIDE EATON SWITCH, (DEL TO BE SCH 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL,
SUITABLE FOR FORKLIFT UNLOADING, DELIVER TO 2325 EMERSON ST 32207)
Approved Manufacturer(s):
ABB
TRALC005 – Quantity 1
TRANSFORMER, DRY TYPE SUBMERSABLE, 2000KVA, 13200 DELTA VOLT PRIMARY 480Y/277 VOLT
SECONDARY, HIGHSIDE EATON SWITCH, ( DEL TO BE SCH 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL,
SUITABLE FOR FORKLIFT UNLOADING, DELIVER TO 2325 EMERSON ST 32207)
Approved Manufacturer(s):
ABB
A more detailed description of the Work is provided in the Technical Specifications included as an Appendix to this
Solicitation.

USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE SOLICITATION ON ZYCUS:

https://zsn.zycus.com/guest/genericRegister/JEA074/iSource/960410/

Response Due Date: May 20, 2025

Response Due Date: May 28, 2025

Response Due Date: June 10, 2025

Response Due Date: June 17, 2025

1411985846 RFP Solicitation

1411985846 Appendix A - Technical Specifications - Part 1

1411985846 Appendix A - Technical Specifications - Part 2

1411985846 Appendix B - Response Forms

1411985846 Addendum 1

1411985846 Addendum 2

1411985846 Addendum 3

1411985846 Addendum 4

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1) RFP for Inventory Purchases

Solicitation

For Participation in

TRACL Class Transformers for JEA Inventory FY25 – FY27

for

JEA

Jacksonville, FL

Solicitation Number 1411985846

Optional Pre-Response Meeting via Microsoft Teams or Teleconference on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM

Meeting URL: Microsoft Teams Meeting

Meeting ID: 240 835 937 775 4

Meeting Passcode: 1411985846

Dial In: 469 208 1810

Phone conference ID: 330 730 230#

Those planning to attend via Microsoft Teams should send contact information to: Lynn Rix at rixlw@jea.com, 48

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

Responses are due on May 20, 2025, by 12:00 PM ET

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, Lynn Rix at rixlw@jea.com

1.2) Scope of Work

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to evaluate and select a vendor that can provide TRALC class

transformers for JEA Inventory FY25 – FY27 that meet the technical specifications and provide the best value to JEA

as described in this Solicitation (the "Work") and to determine the best method for JEA to procure the Work with

regards to pricing, lead time, quality, design, and workmanship.

The required reports are as follows: iSupplier Open PO – This report must be completed weekly and include the

expected delivery date and any additional comments regarding the orders. Registering for iSupplier is required to

complete this report. The report will be utilized to determine compliance with deliver and lead times. Monthly review

meetings may be held. Failure to comply with lead times could result in JEA terminating the Contract for Default.

TRALC002 – Quantity 3

TRANSFORMER, 1500/2250 KVA, 13200 DELTA VOLT PRIMARY 480Y/277 VOLT SECONDARY CAST COI,

- DEL TO BE SCH 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL, SUITABLE FOR FORKLIFT UNLOADING

DELIVER TO 2325 EMERSON ST 32207

Approved Manufacturer(s):

Federal Pacific

MGM Transformer

ABB

Square D

TRALC003 – Quantity 1

TRANSFORMER, DRY TYPE SUBMERSABLE, 1000KVA, 13200 DELTA VOLT PRIMARY 480Y/277 VOLT

SECONDARY, HIGHSIDE EATON SWITCH, (DEL TO BE SCH 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL,

SUITABLE FOR FORKLIFT UNLOADING, DELIVER TO 2325 EMERSON ST 32207)

Approved Manufacturer(s):

ABB

TRALC004 – Quantity 1

TRANSFORMER, DRY TYPE SUBMERSABLE, 1500KVA, 13200 DELTA VOLT PRIMARY 480Y/277 VOLT

SECONDARY, HIGHSIDE EATON SWITCH, (DEL TO BE SCH 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL,

SUITABLE FOR FORKLIFT UNLOADING, DELIVER TO 2325 EMERSON ST 32207)

Approved Manufacturer(s):

ABB

TRALC005 – Quantity 1

TRANSFORMER, DRY TYPE SUBMERSABLE, 2000KVA, 13200 DELTA VOLT PRIMARY 480Y/277 VOLT

SECONDARY, HIGHSIDE EATON SWITCH, ( DEL TO BE SCH 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL,

SUITABLE FOR FORKLIFT UNLOADING, DELIVER TO 2325 EMERSON ST 32207)

Approved Manufacturer(s):

ABB

A more detailed description of the Work is provided in the Technical Specifications included as an Appendix 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 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 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 WebEx or 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 sign in

representing one company, unless otherwise agreed to by JEA in writing.

1.8) 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.

1.9) Alternate Provisions and Conditions

Responses that contain provisions that are contrary to requirements found on this RFP, including, but not limited to,

the Contract terms and conditions contained in Section 2 of this RFP, and any requirements found in the Technical

Specifications attached as an exhibit or attachment to this RFP, will be reviewed but may not be accepted by JEA.

However, as this is an RFP, 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.

1.10) 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 above.

JEA may reject Responses from Respondents not meeting all of the following Minimum Qualifications:

I. The Respondent must be the approved manufacturer or authorized distributor of the items listed in the Appendix

B Response Workbook. Approved manufacturers for JEA are found in the Appendix B Response Workbook. JEA

may accept Responses from vendors who have previously produced comparable products to the items found within

this Solicitation; each submission should notate any specification deviations in their proposal and overall design is

subject to JEA Standards approval to be considered for Award.

II. The Respondent must be able to meet all the specifications listed in Appendix A – Technical Specifications of

this Solicitation. Respondent will annotate any proposed changes to the Technical Specifications and must have

those changes approved by JEA before submitting bid.

III. The Respondent must provide a lead-time as part of the information entered into Appendix B – Response

Workbook.

IV. The Respondent is not on the State of Florida Convicted Vendor List, State of Florida’s Suspended Vendor

List, The City of Jacksonville’s Disqualified Vendor List, have not had their bidding privileges actively suspended

by JEA, been debarred by JEA, or have had a contract with JEA terminated for default within the last two (2)

years.

1.11) 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.

1.12) 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.

1.13) 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.

1.14) 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.

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

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