Renovation of a power facility in Jacksonville, Florida. Completed plans call for the renovation of a power facility.

For more information please contact the JEA Buyer at: Jason Behr, behrjv@jea.com Scope of Work The purpose of this solicitation for Installation of West Jax T1 Autotransformer (this "Solicitation") is to evaluate and select a vendor to provide the following: The Contractor shall demolish an existing concrete transformer pad and install a new pad, oil containment, conduit, cables, AC panel, AC breakers, bus-work, jumpers, and terminations for acceptance of the new T1 Autotransformer at West Jax Substation. The Contractor shall work in conjunction with JEA crews, the transformer manufacturer, and contracted crane company to remove the old transformer and install the new T1 transformer.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. 1.3) 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 470,000 electric, 351,000 water and 274,000 sewer customers. JEA is Florida's largest community owned utility and the eighth largest municipal in the United States. Bid Bond All Reponses shall be accompanied by a bid security in the amount stated on the Response Form. The bid security must be furnished by the Respondent at or before the opening of the Responses. The bid security shall either be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Florida, or Respondent shall furnish a certified check or cashier's check in the amount of five percent of the total amount shown on the Response Form. The JEA Bid Bond form can be found at jea.com. Failure to furnish the required bid security will disqualify the Response. If the Respondent is awarded the Work and fails to execute the Contract within ten (10) days of postmarked date on the Contract Documents, JEA shall retain the Bid Bond or check as liquidated damages. The Payment and Performance Bond requirements may be less than the full Contract amount. The Company should be aware that their bond premiums may be adjusted by their bonding company, if actual Work exceeds the amount of the bond, however, any increase in total premiums required will not be approved by JEA for any change in Contract price as either a change order or as an adjustment through the use of a Supplemental Work Authorization. Unless otherwise specified on the Bid Form, the Company shall be solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining the required Payment and Performance Bonds throughout the term of the Contract. 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. 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. 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. 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. All questions and correspondence concerning the JSEB program should be addressed to the following contact: Rita Scott Manager, Supplier Diversity Programs JEA scotrl@jea.com