Project Information

Bid Title

1412104246 (IFB) B52 B53 Leaf Seal Replacement

Issuing Agency

JEA

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jan 27, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 24, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

1412104246 (IFB) B52 B53 Leaf Seal Replacement

This Specification covers all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, and services necessary to remove the existing gas turbine exhaust flex seal system and install a complete replacement system on both HRSGs located at Brandy Branch Generating Station (BGS). Work shall include demolition, preparation, fabrication, installation, inspection, and turnover.

A more detailed description of the Work is provided in the Technical Specifications included as an Exhibit to this Solicitation.

USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE SOLICITATION VIA ZYCUS:

https://zsn.zycus.com/guest/genericRegister/JEA074/iSource/1019610/

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting: February 10, 2026 at 11:00AM EST

Solicitation Due Date: February 24, 2026

1412104246 Solicitation

1412104246 Appendix A - Technical Specifications

1412104246 Appendix B - Bid Forms

1412104246 Appendix B - Subcontractor Form

1412104246 Appendix C - Drawings

1412104246 - JEA Bid Bond

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1.1) Cover Page

Solicitation

For Participation in

B52 B53 Leaf Seal Replacement

for

JEA

Jacksonville, FL

Solicitation Number 1412104246

Mandatory Pre-Response Meeting via Microsoft Teams or Teleconference on February 10, 2026, at 11:00AM

EST

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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 February 24, 2026, via Teams

For more information please contact the JEA Buyer at: Jason Behr, behrjv@jea.com

1.2) Scope of Work

This Specification covers all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, tools, and services necessary to remove the

existing gas turbine exhaust flex seal system and install a complete replacement system on both HRSGs located at

Brandy Branch Generating Station (BGS). Work shall include demolition, preparation, fabrication, installation,

inspection, and turnover.

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 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 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

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

I. Respondent must not be on the State of Florida Convicted Vendor List, State of Florida’s Suspended

Vendor List, the City of Jacksonville’s Disqualified Vendor List, have their bidding privileges actively

suspended by JEA, been debarred by JEA, or have had a contract with JEA was terminated for default

within the last two (2) years.

II. Bidder shall have completed or be in the process of performing two (2) similar contracts within the last 5

years. A similar contract is defined as fabrication and installation of a GE 7FA leaf seal replacement of

similar size and scope as outlined in the Appendix A Technical Specifications with a contract value of at

least $250,000.

III. The Respondent shall comply with the technical and commercial specifications for this solicitation.

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) Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) Participation Goal - Optional

All questions and correspondence concerning the JSEB program should be addressed to the following contact:

Bill Hickey

Manager, Supplier Diversity Programs and Procurement Services

JEA

hickwj@jea.com or jsebprogram@jea.com

1.14) 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.

1.15) 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.

1.16) 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.

1.17) Safety Qualification Requirement

Respondent shall be in compliance with JEA’s Contractor Safety Management Process policy. JEA may reject the

company's Bid and proceed to Award to the next responsive and responsible Respondent if not in compliance.

JEA Safety information is available online at http://www.jea.com/About/Procurement/Contractor_Safety under

Contractor Safety Management Process. It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure it is following the JEA Safety

policy. A list of the JEA's Safety Qualified vendors can be found on

https://www.jea.com/About/Procurement/Contractor_Safety/. For additional information, contact Jim Fisher at (904)

229-5045 or Curtis Stothers at (904) 665-7736.

Each Company once awarded a JEA Contract is required to provide regular and continuing training for their

employees. Such training shall not be charged to JEA as a separate billable fee. Company (including General / Prime

Contractors) will also monitor the training activities of Subcontractors under their direction. All training outside of

JEA specific training must meet OSHA requirements. Company employees working on JEA projects or sites shall

receive JEA Safety Orientation and JEA Site-Specific Training before beginning work.

1.18) Payment and Performance Bond Amount and Requirements

After receipt of the Contract, the Company awarded the Work shall furnish a Payment and Performance Bond in the

amount indicated on the Response Form, made out to JEA in forms and formats approved and provided by JEA, as

security for the faithful performance of the Work of Contract. JEA will send the approved bond forms to the Company

for execution along with the Contract, however, in no case shall the date on the bond forms be prior to that of the

executed Contract. The surety must be authorized and licensed to transact business in Florida. A fully executed

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