ITB-26-005B Bid Opening Tabulation Sheet.pdf

This is a Bid Opening Tabulation Sheet for the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) Invitation to Bid ITB-26-005B for boiler replacement services at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans' Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, Florida. The procurement requires removal and replacement of Boiler #2 with a new Lochinvar M# CBN1257 Copper-fin gas boiler, including associated work such as draining water, reconnecting piping, installing the new unit, reconnecting flue gas piping, wiring electrical connections, replacing pipe insulation, and conducting system startup and testing. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the nursing home location, with written questions due by Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Bid submissions were due by Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., with an anticipated notice of intent to award on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The contract term commences upon full execution with completion required within 120 calendar days, and no renewal options are available.

The successful contractor must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000, Excess Liability of $3,000,000, Workers Compensation, and Vehicle Liability Insurance of $1,000,000. The contractor must also obtain all necessary permits from the Agency for Health Care Administration and other relevant authorities. The contractor is responsible for staff training, proper disposal of project waste, and one annual system inspection including testing and repairs. A two-year warranty on all labor, services, equipment, tools, materials, parts, and supplies is required from the date of final acceptance. FDVA will assess liquidated damages of $139.48 per calendar day for unauthorized delays. Payment is contingent upon annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature and will be made only for completed work certified and accepted by the FDVA Contract Manager. All contractors must be registered with Florida's "My Florida Market Place" procurement system and maintain Florida Secretary of State registration.