1412106246 (IFB) FY27 Generator Replacement for Water/Wastewater

Location:	Florida
Posted:	Jan 23, 2026
Due:	Feb 24, 2026
Agency:	JEA
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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The purpose of this solicitation is to evaluate and select a vendor to furnish equipment, install, and test a complete, self-contained, automatic standby emergency generator system as specified herein and according to established JEA Standards ( https://www.jea.com/Engineering_and_Construction/JEA_Facilities_Standards/ https://www.jea.com/engineering_and_construction/water_and_wastewater_standards/ ) as a design-build. Contractor(s) shall submit Engineered Drawings to JEA for approval. The self-contained emergency electric system shall consist of an electric generating unit, which upon interruption of normal power from transformer, will start automatically and, by an automatic transfer switch, will disconnect load from normal supply and connect load to emergency generator. Diesel engine driven electric generator set shall be of the latest commercial type and design with all necessary switchgear, and controls. Contractor shall furnish fuel tank, sound attenuated aluminum generator set enclosure, and all accessories necessary for a complete and operable installation. All materials shall be new unless specifically called for otherwise.

The following local dealers have been prequalified to supply back-up generator equipment:
• Ring Power Corporation
• Cummins Power South, LLC
• Zabatt Inc.
• ACF Standby Systems, LLC

The preapproved manufacturers are:
• Caterpillar
• AKSA
• Cummins
• Generac

The Bidder will provide firm fixed pricing on a per unit (generator) basis, for installations and tart-ups to be completed by June 1, 2027, based on JEA providing a notice to proceed by April 1, 2026.

USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE SOLICITATION ON ZYCUS:

https://zsn.zycus.com/guest/genericRegister/JEA074/iSource/1020610/

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting and Site Visit: February 2, 2026, at 10 AM

Response Due Date: February 24, 2026

1412106246 Solicitation

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1) IFB for FY27 Generator Replacement for Water/Wastewater

1.1) Cover Page

Solicitation

For Participation in

FY27 Generator Replacement for Water/Wastewater

for

JEA

Jacksonville, FL

Solicitation Number 1412106246

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting and Site Visit on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10AM EST

Location: 96237 Amelia Concourse, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Please proceed through the gate; there will be no security personnel at the gate for check-in. Once through the gate, the

meeting location is the first building on the left. A representative will be on site to escort attendees into the facility.

The Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in Conference Room 109. A site walk of the project area will immediately follow

the meeting.

All visitors must arrive equipped with a hard hat, safety shoes/boots, and safety glasses, as these are required for

participation in the site walk.

Photography of the project area is permitted during the site walk.

Those planning to attend the Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting and Site Visit should send contact information to:

hollvl@jea.com and browdd@jea.com, 48 hours prior to the Pre-Response Meeting to have contact information

documented.

Responses are due on February 24, 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:

Victoria Holloway at hollvl@jea.com

1.2) Scope of Work

The purpose of this solicitation is to evaluate and select a vendor to furnish equipment, install, and test a complete,

self-contained, automatic standby emergency generator system as specified herein and according to established JEA

Standards (https://www.jea.com/Engineering_and_Construction/JEA_Facilities_Standards/

https://www.jea.com/engineering_and_construction/water_and_wastewater_standards/) as a design-build.

Contractor(s) shall submit Engineered Drawings to JEA for approval. The self-contained emergency electric system

shall consist of an electric generating unit, which upon interruption of normal power from transformer, will start

automatically and, by an automatic transfer switch, will disconnect load from normal supply and connect load to

emergency generator. Diesel engine driven electric generator set shall be of the latest commercial type and design with

all necessary switchgear, and controls. Contractor shall furnish fuel tank, sound attenuated aluminum generator set

enclosure, and all accessories necessary for a complete and operable installation. All materials shall be new unless

specifically called for otherwise.

The following local dealers have been prequalified to supply back-up generator equipment:

• Ring Power Corporation

• Cummins Power South, LLC

• Zabatt Inc.

• ACF Standby Systems, LLC

The preapproved manufacturers are:

• Caterpillar

• AKSA

• Cummins

• Generac

The Bidder will provide firm fixed pricing on a per unit (generator) basis, for installations and start-ups to be

completed by June 1, 2027, based on JEA providing a notice to proceed by April 1, 2026.

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 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 associated with this Solicitation at the date and time listed on the

cover page of this Solicitation. All interested Respondents are required 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

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) 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 will reject Responses from Respondents not meeting all of the following Minimum Qualifications:

I. Respondent shall provide an approved manufacturer generator previously qualified and approved by

the JEA Facilities Standards team as listed below:

• Caterpillar

• AKSA

• Cummins

• Generac

II. Respondent shall be an approved installer as detailed in the JEA Facilities Standard manual.

i. The current list of approved installers in the JEA Facilities manual are listed below:

• Ring Power Corporation

• Zabatt Power Systems

• Cummins Power South

• ACF Standby Systems, LLC

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. 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) 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.

1.15) 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.

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