ITB-26-005B Notice of Intent to Award.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) for ITB-26-005B, a project to remove and replace Boiler #2 at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans' Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, Florida. The scope of work includes draining the existing boiler, disconnecting and reconnecting piping systems, installing a new Lochinvar M# CBN1257 Copper-fin gas boiler, reconnecting flue gas piping, wiring electrical connections, replacing pipe insulation, conducting system startup and testing, and providing staff training. The contractor is also responsible for proper disposal of project-related waste and must complete one annual system inspection including testing and repairs. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the nursing home location, with written questions due by January 29, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Bid submissions were due by February 17, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., with the notice of intent to award anticipated for February 25, 2026. The contract term commences upon full execution with completion required within 120 calendar days and includes no renewal options.

The contractor must maintain 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 is required to obtain all necessary permits and approvals from relevant authorities, including the Agency for Health Care Administration, and maintain Florida Secretary of State registration and My Florida Market Place procurement system registration. A two-year warranty on all labor, services, equipment, tools, materials, parts, and supplies is required from the date of final acceptance. Liquidated damages are assessed at $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.