01) ITB-26-006B- NoIA_vF.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award document issued by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) for solicitation FDVA-ITB-26-006B regarding the replacement of a damaged patio at the Robert H. Jenkins State Veterans Domiciliary Home. The project involves the installation of a new 30' x 60' aluminum screened patio with an insulated roof system and three heavy-duty screen doors (42" x 80" each) on an existing concrete slab adjacent to the Dining Room. The mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit was scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM local time, with written questions due by 3:00 PM on March 9, 2026, and bids due by 3:00 PM on March 26, 2026. The notice of intent to award is dated April 7, 2026, with the award being made to Shine and Company, Inc. All work must be completed within 120 calendar days of contract execution, with financial penalties assessed at $375.00 per calendar day for delays. The project serves approximately 145-150 honorably discharged veterans receiving assisted living services at the facility.

The contractor is required to submit pricing as a total project bid price inclusive of all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and waste disposal services. Bidders must obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and inspections; complete Level 2 background screening and E-Verify employment verification for all personnel; and secure commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 umbrella coverage, along with workers' compensation and vehicle liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. A performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value is required within 15 business days of agreement execution. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the documentation. No advance payments are issued; payments are made only for completed work certified and accepted by the FDVA Contract Manager. The contract term commences on the date of full execution with no renewal options.