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Bid Title

1412129646 (RFP) Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) for General Construction Services

Issuing Agency

JEA

Location

Florida

Published Date

Mar 27, 2026

Closing Date

May 5, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

1412129646 (RFP) Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) for General Construction Services

The purpose of this solicitation is to establish
continuing contracts for Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) for General
Construction Services Projects (this "Solicitation"). Work will be
assigned to selected CMARs through individual Task Orders, as may be negotiated
and assigned, and which may include new construction, renovation, renewal,
replacement, building maintenance, equipment installation, utility work and
other miscellaneous projects and the Estimated Construction Costs for each
individual project in a continuing contract as defined in 255.103(4), Florida
Statutes, as amended from time to time.

Respondents to this RFP must have
proven expertise and extensive experience in the CMAR execution process related
to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure including, but not
limited to, construction management of pumping stations, water treatment
facilities, and wastewater treatment facilities and improvements.
Self-performing and emergency projects may be requested by JEA. The selected
continuing CMAR firms under this RFP will cover a period of 5 years from the
date of execution of the underlying Contract.

JEA will issue Task Orders on an
as-needed basis for individual projects throughout the contract term. Each Task
Order will define the specific project scope, budget, schedule, and
deliverables. CMARs may be assigned Task Orders based on project type, complexity,
availability, past performance, and JEA's assessment of best fit foreach
project. There is no guarantee of a minimum or maximum number of Task Orders or
dollar value of work to any CMAR during the contract term.

USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE SOLICITATION ON ZYCUS:

https://zsn.zycus.com/guest/genericRegister/JEA074/iSource/1032310/

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting: March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM

Response Due Date: April 28, 2026

Response Due Date: May 05, 2026

1412129646 Solicitation

1412129646 Addendum 2 - Due Date Extended

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Solicitation

For Participation in

Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) for General Construction Services

for

JEA

Jacksonville, FL

Solicitation Number 1412129646

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting via Microsoft Teams or Teleconference

on March 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM

Meeting URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22876067355072?p=jEf6UuG5tgPa4GyZ6a

Meeting Number ID: 228 760 673 550 72

Meeting Password: Nh6yu2wK

Dial In:321-558-7338

Phone Conference ID: 508 682 040#

Those planning to attend the Microsoft Teams should send contact information to: mcdomv@jea.com

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

Responses are due on April 28, 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 April 28, 2026, via

Microsoft Teams

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 is to establish continuing contracts for Construction Management at

Risk (CMAR) for General Construction Services Projects (this "Solicitation"). Work will be assigned

to selected CMARs through individual Task Orders, as may be negotiated and assigned, and which

may include new construction, renovation, renewal, replacement, building maintenance, equipment

installation, utility work and other miscellaneous projects and the Estimated Construction Costs for

each individual project in a continuing contract as defined in 255.103(4), Florida Statutes, as amended

from time to time.

Respondents to this RFP must have proven expertise and extensive experience in the CMAR

execution process related to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure including, but not

limited to, construction management of pumping stations, water treatment facilities, and wastewater

treatment facilities and improvements. Self-performing and emergency projects may be requested by

JEA. The selected continuing CMAR firms under this RFP will cover a period of 5 years from the

date of execution of the underlying Contract.

JEA will issue Task Orders on an as-needed basis for individual projects throughout the contract term.

Each Task Order will define the specific project scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables. CMARs

may be assigned Task Orders based on project type, complexity, availability, past performance, and

JEA's assessment of best fit foreach project. There is no guarantee of a minimum or maximum number

of Task Orders or dollar value of work to any CMAR during the contract term.

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.

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 fnot 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 invited to attend the Pre-

Response meeting. Those planning to attend the Microsoft Teams 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.

1.7) 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.

1.8) Type of Contract

The services under this continuing contract will be provided through individual Task Orders issued to

qualified Construction Management-at-Risk (CMAR) firms. The base Contract establishes the general

terms and conditions, while each Task Order will specify the detailed scope of work, schedule, and

compensation for a specific project. 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 on

a Task Order 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.

Task Order Issuance Process: JEA will solicit Task Order proposals from a qualified CMAR under

this continuing contract when a project is identified. The CMAR selection for each Task Order will be

based on factors including but not limited to project type and complexity, CMAR availability and

current workload, past performance on JEA projects, schedule requirements, and proposed fee

structure.

Each Task Order issued under this continuing contract shall include:

• Task Order number and project identification

• Detailed scope of work and project description

• Project location and site conditions

• Pre-construction phase deliverables and fixed-price compensation

• Estimated construction budget and GMP negotiation requirements

• Project schedule including key milestones

• Specific insurance and bonding requirements for the Task Order

• JSEB goals if applicable to the specific project

• Liquidated damages provisions specific to the project

• Any special conditions or requirements unique to the project

• The CMAR shall not commence work on any Task Order until a fully executed Task Order is

issued by JEA. Work performed prior to Task Order execution is at the CMAR's sole risk and

may not be compensated.

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 must have successfully completed at least three (3) similar projects related

to Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed water infrastructure as a CMAR or Design-Build

delivery method within the last ten (10) years of the RFP due date

i. A similar project is defined as:

• Pump Station work (inside or outside the fence)

• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants (including mechanical, structural,

electrical, and instrumentation & control work inside the fence)

• Reclaimed water tanks or other infrastructure

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 multiple continuing CMAR contracts. JEA reserves the right to Award up to

four (4) Contracts based on qualifications, however, JEA may Award more, or fewer contracts, if JEA

determines that it is in its best interest.

Task Order Distribution: JEA will distribute Task Orders among awarded CMARs based on project

requirements, CMAR capacity and availability, past performance, and JEA’s determination of best

value. JEA is under no obligation to distribute Task Orders equally among CMARs or to guarantee

any minimum or maximum number of Task orders or dollar value of work to any CMAR. CMARs

may decline Task Order requests if unable to meet project requirements or schedule, subject to

Contract provisions.

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) 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.

1.14) Basis of Award - Highest Evaluated

JEA will Award a Contract to the responsive and responsible Respondents whose Response meets or

exceeds the Minimum Qualifications set forth in this Solicitation, and whose Responses 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.

1.15) Evaluation Methodology for CMAR Services

JEA shall evaluate the Respondent's qualifications, rank the qualifications from all Respondents, and

negotiate a Contract for the Work in accordance with Florida Statute, Section 287.055, known as the

Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act ("CCNA").

In evaluating the qualifications, JEA will not consider price, but may consider factors including, but

not limited to, the Selection Criteria listed below. JEA may also request interviews or presentations

from the Responders during its selection. Interviews or presentations, if any, will be evaluated and up

to twenty-five (25) points will be added to the Respondents written Response evaluation score.

Responses from qualified firms will be scored and ranked by a committee of evaluators. Each

evaluator will individually score the Responses using the evaluation matrix attached to this

Solicitation. Using these scores, each evaluator will rank the Responses using "1" for the Response

receiving the highest number of points from the matrix. Responses with an equal number of points

will receive the same numerical ranking. JEA will total the numerical rankings for each Response and

consider the Response with the lowest total to be the most highly qualified Respondent.

After approving the rankings of all the Respondents, JEA will enter into negotiations with the best

ranked Respondent (s). During negotiations, JEA will consider detailed information regarding the

Respondent's hourly rates, and scope of the Contract.

If JEA and the Company are unable to negotiate a satisfactory Contract, JEA will formally terminate

the negotiations with the Respondent and undertake negotiations with the next ranked Respondent.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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