The purpose of this solicitation is to select a vendor to provide the repair and installation of security fencing 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. The scope of this contract is to secure the services of a qualified contractor which will provide procurement, installation, and maintenance of security fencing and gates at various JEA facilities and sites. The security fencing and gages will consist of multiple compositions including, but not limited to, ornamental metal, galvanized, and black vinyl chain link. In addition, this work may include trenching, excavation, ground clearing, and concrete work. All maintenance services rendered under this contract shall be by uniformed employees of the bidder and no part of the servicing or emergency call-back service may be subcontracted. All installations of security fencing and gates will be completed in accordance with JEA Security. Typical drawings and security standard methodologies attached as Appendix C - JEA Security typical Drawings. While mostly security fencing and gates in nature, this agreement is not limited to the labor type and equipment identified within the contract. This contract may be utilized to include some electrical, general construction, and other trades required to provide a complete and functional security fence and gate system. For more information, please contact the JEA Buyer at: Lynn Rix - rixlw@jea.com 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. 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. 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.