Project Information

Bid Title

1412113446 (RFP) Construction Management at Risk for Arlington East Water Purification Facility

Issuing Agency

JEA

Location

Florida

Published Date

Feb 13, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 17, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

1412113446 (RFP) Construction Management at Risk for Arlington East Water Purification Facility

The purpose of this solicitation for the new Arlington East Water Purification Facility (WPF) is to evaluate and select a vendor to provide pre-construction services (including early works activities) and construction of a new WPF designed to treat an influent average flow of eight (8) million gallons per day (MGD) and 6.4 MGD of production. The new WPF will be located adjacent to the existing Arlington East Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) at 1555 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32225 and will consist of the following purification processes:

• Membrane Filtration (MF)
• Reverse Osmosis (RO)
• Ultraviolet (UV) light advanced oxidation process (AOP)
• Membrane degasification
• Post purification stabilization

Coordination efforts with the Owner and program support team will be necessary. Note active
construction may be going on at the WPF site or at adjacent site locations for associated projects or
related Arlington East WRF improvement projects.

USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE SOLICITATION ON ZYCUS:

https://zsn.zycus.com/guest/genericRegister/JEA074/iSource/1024210/

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting: February 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM

Response Due Date: March 17, 2026

1412113446 Solicitation

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Solicitation

For Participation in

Construction Management at Risk for Arlington East Water Purification Facility

for

JEA

Jacksonville, FL

Solicitation Number 1412113446

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting via Microsoft Teams on February 26, 2026, at 11:00AM

Meeting URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2984975057014?p=szVk0u2niZc0D1mhHg

Meeting Number ID: 298 497 505 701 4

Meeting Password: Lz6Lt3RJ

Dial In: 321-558-7338

Those planning to attend the Microsoft Teams Meeting should send contact information to:

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

documented.

Optional Site Visit – February 26, 2026, at 1:00pm

Location: 1527 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville Fl, 32225

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required: Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Safety Vest

Responses are due on March 17, 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 March 17, 2026, via

Microsoft Teams @ 2:00pm.

For more information please contact the JEA Buyer at:

Marline McDonald, mcdomv@jea.com , 904-760-6614

1.2) Scope of Work

The purpose of this solicitation for the new Arlington East Water Purification Facility (WPF) is to

evaluate and select a vendor to provide pre-construction services (including early works activities) and

construction of a new WPF designed to treat an influent average flow of eight (8) million gallons per day

(MGD) and 6.4 MGD of production. The new WPF will be located adjacent to the existing Arlington East

Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) at 1555 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32225 and will consist of

the following purification processes:

• Membrane Filtration (MF)

• Reverse Osmosis (RO)

• Ultraviolet (UV) light advanced oxidation process (AOP)

• Membrane degasification

• Post purification stabilization

Coordination efforts with the Owner and program support team will be necessary. Note active

construction may be going on at the WPF site or at adjacent site locations for associated projects or

related Arlington East WRF improvement projects.

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) 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 may 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 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.

1.7) Optional Site Visit in Person

There will be an optional Site Visit. All interested Respondents may be required to sign in at the

beginning of the meeting. A Respondent shall only sign in representing one company, unless

otherwise specified by JEA. Required PPE for this visit are safety shoes, safety vest and safety

glasses.

PLEASE BE AWARE DUE TO JEA SIGN IN AND/OR SECURITY PROCEDURES IT MAY

TAKE UP TO FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO A JEA FACILITY. PLEASE

PLAN ACCORDINGLY SO AS TO ARRIVE TO THE PRE-BID MEETING ON TIME.

➢ Site Visit Meeting Date: February 26, 2026

➢ Site Visit Meeting Time: 1:00 PM

➢ Site Visit Meeting Location: 1527 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32225

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) Type of Contract

The services for this Project will be contracted under a single entity known as a Construction

Management-at-Risk (CMAR). The General Terms and Conditions will be finalized through

negotiations as set forth herein. The initial scope of work for each project under the Contract shall

consist of providing the specified pre-construction phase services on a fixed-price lump sum basis.

The Contract shall be amended to include construction phase services generally requiring the CMAR

to deliver the completed project following negotiation of a mutually acceptable Guaranteed Maximum

Price (GMP) and completion deadlines for the construction phase work.

The GMP will be negotiated between the parties at a later date. The CMAR’s Fee shall be a

percentage of the cost of the Work. The Fee will include the profit, overhead and expenses as

described in the CMAR Contract. The CMAR main office personnel and expenses shall be included in

the fee. The percentage of the CMAR fees may be capped by JEA.

The CMAR shall comply with the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) subcontractor

participation goals, as applicable. Subcontractor and vendor bid packages shall be designed to

maximize project work opportunities for qualified JSEBs, if applicable. The contract for construction

management services shall consist of two phases. The first phase of the contract will be the

Design/Pre-Construction Services, wherein the CMAR shall be paid a fee as an integral part of the

project team. Design/Pre-Construction Services expected from the CMAR are described in the

Contract.

As construction drawings progress and the Design/Pre-Construction Services near completion, the

CMAR will be expected to provide a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and Performance and

Payment Bonds in the amount for the construction phase(s), as described herein. If the GMP is

accepted by JEA, the CMAR shall become the single point of responsibility for the performance of

construction of the Work.

If JEA and the CMAR are unable to negotiate a mutually acceptable GMP in good faith, JEA shall not

be obligated to amend the Contract to include construction phase services for that project and may

elect to complete the design and advertise the project for competitive bids.

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 Project Reference 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. Successfully completed through substantial completion at least two (2)

Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities projects through collaborative delivery

(CMAR, Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build) in the last five (5) years with a

contract value of at least $30,000,000.00, or six (6) MGD or larger facility size.

The Respondent may use the any of the Minimum Qualification projects in this

section to also meet the required “Relevant Project Experience” projects identified

section 1.22.

Any Respondent whose contract with JEA was terminated for default within the last two years shall

have its Response rejected.

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) Tentative Timeline

JEA is providing the following tentative timeline for this Solicitation:

a. Public Evaluation Meeting – April 03, 2026, at 11:00 AM

b. Supplier presentations – April 14, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM (if needed)

c. 2nd Public Evaluation Meeting - April 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM (if neened)

d. Awards – May 28, 2026

1.13) 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.

1.14) 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.

1.15) Optional Use of Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) 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.

1.16) Basis of Award - Highest Evaluated

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 whose Response receives the

highest number of points based upon JEA’s evaluation of the Selection Criteria stated herein. JEA will

not Award this Contract on a price only basis but will Award based on an evaluation of how well each

Respondent meets the “Selection Criteria” stated herein. Price will never be weighted less than the

highest non-price factor.

1.17) Evaluation Methodology for CMAR Services

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 237110Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• NAICS 561210Facilities Support Services

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