1) IFB for Spun Concrete Transmission Poles for the Circuit 416 Sister's Creek Crossing
1.1) Cover Page
Solicitation
For Participation in
Spun Concrete Transmission Poles for the Circuit 416 Sister's Creek Crossing
for
JEA
Jacksonville, FL
Solicitation Number 1412006646
Optional pre-response Teams meeting on July 1, 2025 at 1PM EST
Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 295 697 527 780 9
Passcode: iP2So6ZC
Dial in by phone
1-469-208-1810
Phone conference ID: 389 324 370#
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: jea@m.webex.com
Video ID: 119 835 901 8
Responses are due on July 15, 2025, 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:
Victoria Holloway @ hollvl@jea.com
1.2) Scope of Work
JEA is seeking proposals for the purchase, fabrication, and delivery of four (4) spun concrete poles: one (1) 90-foot /
A1241C*954S-44kip Spun Concrete Transmission pole, one (1) 140-foot / A1241C*954S-24kip Spun Concrete
Transmission pole, one (1) 135-foot / A1241C*954S-24kip Spun Concrete Transmission pole, and one (1) 105-foot /
A1241C*954S-44kip Spun Concrete Transmission pole for the Circuit #416 Sister’s Creek Crossing Structure
Replacement.
Detailed specifications are outline on Appendix A – Technical Specifications.
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 - Optional
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
At the opening of Responses, a JEA representative will 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. 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.
II. Manufacturer must have previously and successfully manufactured and delivered Spun Concrete
Transmission poles of similar size and magnitude: 140 feet overall length, 44 kip rated, taper of 0.216
inches/foot, manufactured in the Continental United States.
III. Provide one (1) reference in the minimum qualifications form. The pole must have been manufactured
within the last 5 years as of the bid due date.
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) 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 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) 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.
1.16) 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) 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.
1.18) Shipping, Freight, And Travel--F.O.B. 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 F.O.B. 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.
1.19) 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:
I. Response Form- This can be found in Appendix B of this Solicitation
II. Bid Form - This can be found in Appendix B of this Solicitation
III. Minimum Qualification Form - This can be found in Appendix B of this Solicitation
IV. Conflict of Interest Certificate Form - This can be found in Appendix B of this Solicitation
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.
I. Insurance certificate
II. W-9
III. Evidence of active registration with the State of Florida Division of Corporations (www.sunbiz.org)
IV. Any technical submittals as requires by the Technical Specifications
1.20) 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
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