The Jacksonville Port Authority (JPA) issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the purchase of 68 heavy‑duty sheaves with bearings to be used on its Hanjung and ZPMC container cranes at the Blount Island and Talleyrand Marine Terminals. The solicitation calls for a single‑source, one‑time purchase, with delivery required by mid‑September 2025. Bids were due March 6 2025, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest‑price bidder that meets the technical specifications, which include a 31.75 mm wire‑rope diameter and specific bearing part numbers. All costs (delivery, freight, surcharge, etc.) are to be FOB at the terminals. The award is pending; no vendor details are disclosed.
• Scope: Supply 68 machined sheaves (no welding) with designated bearings for two container cranes.
• Technical requirements: 31.75 mm wire‑rope diameter, 45° groove angle, specific bearing part numbers (NNF 5030ADA‑2LSV/SW 225 and GB/T283‑94 NJ232E).
• Delivery deadline: Mid‑September 2025, FOB at JPA terminals.
• Procurement method: Competitive Invitation to Bid, award to lowest compliant price.