Purchasing

Gary T. Jacobs - Purchasing Manager
Tina Roberts - Senior Buyer/Analyst
Sidney Reed - Procurement Specialist
Art Turner - Buyer
Diana Roybal - Purchasing Assistant

Index to JTA Business Opportunities Information

JTA’s purchasing department handles procurement of general goods and services for the mass transit and engineering divisions and is supported by an established bidding process based on city, state and federal guidelines. They are also responsible for operational procurement of equipment, materials and services for the Skyway.

DBE Business Opportunities Information

The purchasing department works closely with the DBE program through JTA’s Contract Compliance Manager. DBE’s should register with the DBE program. You must provide your firm’s name, address, zip code, telephone number, fax number and federal ID number. This can be done by Fax (904-630-3168) or email, or register online.

Selling To JTA

Procurements Less than $25,000
Most goods and services which JTA procures are obtained through competitive bidding. JTA may solicit either verbal or written quotes, depending upon the items' dollar value.

Procurements Greater than $25,000
On purchases of $25,000 and above, JTA follows a formal procurement process. A number of vendors are notified of JTA’s intent to obtain bids from a list taken from JTA’s vendor list.

Advertising for Bids
All bids are advertised in the Financial News and Daily Record. You can also view them by using this link.

JTA’S Vendor Database
JTA’s vendor database lists persons and companies who have expressed an interest in doing business with JTA.

Listing Your Firm
In order to register with JTA you must provide your firm’s name, address, zip code, telephone number, fax number and Federal ID number. This can be done by Fax (904-630-3150), or e-mail to purchasing @jtafla.com , or you may register online. Please include a list of broad categories that your company provides. View current list.

Periodic Update Required
You must keep your vendor record current and notify us of any changes in name, address, telephone number or contact person.

JTA’s Equal Opportunity Policy
JTA promotes equal opportunity in all forms including affirmative action in employment and contract participation by disadvantaged business enterprises.