Jackson Energy Authority’s board of directors approved seven resolutions during their monthly meeting at JEA’s Training Center, 320 U.S. Highway 45 Bypass, Thursday.
“At the JEA board meeting today, members spent time hearing reports from senior leaders of each division on the 2026 fiscal year budget,” said Monte Jones, CEO, Chairman of JEA’s Board of Directors. “Board members participate in this process annually in advance of the actual budget meeting. This allows staff to give preliminary information in advance of the actual budgets that will be presented in June. All departments gave updates on financials and plans for the coming year as well as reviewing their five-year plans.
“Additionally, JEAs board recognized several members of the JEA Leadership program which provides an opportunity for staff members to learn more about areas of JEA outside of their specific roles.
“The board received updates on several items of interest presented by the CEO and approved seven new business items for contracts and purchases across the various divisions.”
The resolutions authorized and approved …
A tree trimming contract with Delta Tree Service and Electric Division – not to exceed $603,000 – Delta submitted the only bid.
A contract for the purchase of one power transformer for Passmore Substation No. 2. Virginia Transformer submitted the low bid – and only bid – of $2,322,826.12.
A contract for the purchase of a 15kV Metal-Clad Switchgear for Passmore No. 2 Substation. SouthCon, Birmingham, Alabama, submitted a bid of $1,235,820.21.
The purchase of a 12-foot steel pipe for the Gas Division. A low bid of $248,687.04 was submitted by Irby Utilities of Jackson.
An amendment to an existing agreement for Engineering Services with J.R. Wauford and Company – $550,000 for the scope of the work, and an additional $110,000 for a total cost not to exceed $660,000 – for the Bio-solids Drying Project.
A contract with McCoy’s Heating and Air to replace HVAC units at 320 Meadow Street. A low bid of $244,863 was submitted.
The purchase of six replacement vehicles – four 2025 Ford F-250 extended cab 4WD pickups for $202,600. One Ford F-250 crew cab 4WD with topper for $58,212, and one Ford F-550 diesel crew cab and chassis 2WD with dual rear wheels for $67,738.
Lonnie Cobb Ford of Henderson submitted the low bid of $328,550.
(PHOTO: Monte Jones, left, chairman of the Board of Directors at Jackson Energy Authority with Monte Cooper, president/CEO, Jackson Energy Authority)
