ITB-26-006B BID OPEN Tab Sheet.pdf

This is a Bid Open Tab Sheet document from the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) for an Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-006B) concerning the installation of a new aluminum screened patio at the Robert H. Jenkins State Veterans Domiciliary Home in Lake City, Florida. The project scope requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and waste disposal services to install a 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 facility serves approximately 145-150 honorably discharged veterans receiving assisted living services. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM local time. Written questions must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Monday, March 9, 2026, with bids due by 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The notice of intent to award is anticipated for Monday, April 6, 2026, with contract execution anticipated for Wednesday, April 15, 2026. All work must be completed within 120 calendar days of contract execution, with no renewal options included in the contract term.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing submitted as a total project bid price in U.S. dollars inclusive of all requirements and costs. Financial consequences for delay are assessed at $375.00 per calendar day. No specific budget amount is disclosed in the solicitation materials, and no set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are identified. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. Contractors must obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and inspections; complete Level 2 background screening and E-Verify verification for all personnel; obtain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 umbrella coverage, workers' compensation insurance, and vehicle liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence; and submit a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value within 15 business days of agreement execution. Contractors must register with MyFloridaMarketPlace, the Florida Secretary of State Division of Corporations, and submit Form W-9 prior to bid opening. No advance payments are issued; all payments are made only for completed work certified and accepted by the FDVA Contract Manager.