ITB-23-008B-Addendum#1-Lake City BR-Reno.pdf

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ADDENDUM NO. 1

SOLICITATION NO.: FDVA-ITB-23-008B

SOLICITATION TITLE: LAKE CITY BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

ISSUE DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The following shall address changes relative to and shall amend Solicitation No. FDVA-ITB-23-008B. The original dates have changed with the addition of a Mandatory Pre-Bid and On-Site Visit. FDVA is striking numbers 3 and 4 on page 3 and 4 of the original ITB solicitation, and replacing those sections describing the Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting and On-Site Visit, with adjustments to the Timeline, with the following.

We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

3. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and On-Site Visit. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit will be held at the location, date, and time specified below. Contractor failure to attend this mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit shall disqualify Contractor from submitting a bid and any consideration. This opportunity allows Contractors to tour the site, ask questions, and seek clarifications about this solicitation.

Floor plans will be available at the mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit, only to those in attendance.

FDVA may answer questions at the mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit or defer them to a later date as identified in the Timeline below.

This will be the only on-site visit conducted and allowed for this solicitation. Contractors are encouraged to invite knowledgeable representatives from all anticipated sub-contractors to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit. Each Contractor bidding must satisfy themselves as to the exact nature and existing conditions of the site and the requirements of this solicitation. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful Contractor of its obligation to carry out the provisions of the executed Agreement.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in public meetings related to this solicitation is asked to advise FDVA at least five (5) business days before the meeting by contacting the FDVA Primary Contact at the email address provided above. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact Florida Relay Services at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).

Location: Jenkins State Veterans Domiciliary Home (SVDH) 751 SE Sycamore Terrace Lake City, Fl. 32025 (Columbia County)

Date and Start Time: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM (local time)

COVID Notice: The level of required Contractor staff personal protection equipment (PPE) will depend on the situation at the Domiciliary, at the time of meeting. At all times, while inside the Domiciliary, Contractor staff must wear Domiciliary provided face mask. Contractor staff will be screened prior to entry and may be tested depending on Contractor staff conditions and the situation at the at Domiciliary the time of entry. Up-to-date vaccination of Contractor staff is recommended. Contractors shall remain outside the Domiciliary until admitted by Domiciliary personnel.

4. Timeline. It is the Contractors responsibility to monitor the State of Florida Vendor Information Portal (VIP) for any updates or changes regarding this solicitation. The below dates and times are subject to change without notice

State of Florida

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

Office of the Executive Director 11351 Ulmerton Road, #311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

(727) 518-3202 www.FloridaVets.org

Ron DeSantis Governor

Ashley Moody Attorney General

Jimmy Patronis Chief Financial Officer

Wilton Simpson Commissioner of Agriculture

James S. Hartsell Executive Director

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Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Any protest concerning this FDVA decision must be timely received by FDVA Agency Clerk at: Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Office of the General Counsel - Agency Clerk, The Capitol, Suite 2105, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399- 0001.

REMINDER: Make sure to fully execute and include Solicitation No. FDVA-ITB-23-008B Form “4” Addendum Acknowledgment with complete bid package submission. Failure to do so may result in respondent bid being considered nonresponsive.

Solicitation No. FDVA-ITB-23-008B is revised to the extent specifically amended by this Addendum.

Otherwise, all other terms, conditions, and provisions of Solicitation No. FDVA-ITB-23-008B remain in full force and effect.

As specified in Solicitation No. FDVA-ITB-23-008B, Respondents bids shall be delivered:

PRIOR TO:

3:00 PM (local time), on Tuesday March 7, 2023.

TO:

Jo Ann Snyder Purchasing Specialist Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs Mary Grizzle State Office Building 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 335 Largo, FL 33778-1630

Sincerely, Jo Ann Snyder Purchasing Specialist Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

END OF DOCUMENT

EVENT

EVENT DATE

Issue Invitation to Bid (ITB).

Friday, February 10, 2023

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting and On-Site Visit (Begin at 11:00 PM Local Time).

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Respondents Written Questions Due (By 3:00 PM Local Time).

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

“Anticipated” Posting of FDVA Response to Respondent Questions.

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Bid Due Date/Time and Opening (By 3:00 PM Local Time).

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

“Anticipated” Posting of FDVA Notice of Intent to Award.

Monday, March 13, 2023

“Anticipated” Execution of Agreement / Contract Commencement Thursday, March 16, 2023