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

This is a Bid Open Tab Sheet related to an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) for construction services at the Robert H. Jenkins State Veterans Domiciliary Home in Lake City, Florida. 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 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. 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. The contract term commences on the date of full execution with no renewal options, and all work must be completed within 120 calendar days of contract execution.

The FDVA will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total project bid price submitted in U.S. dollars; the specific budget or contract award value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials. Pricing must be inclusive of all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and waste disposal services. Financial consequences for delay are assessed at $375.00 per calendar day. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or organizational type restrictions are identified. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. Contractors must register with MyFloridaMarketPlace, the Florida Secretary of State Division of Corporations, and submit Form W-9 prior to bid opening. All personnel require Level 2 background screening and E-Verify employment eligibility verification. 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 are required, along with a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of contract value submitted within 15 business days of agreement execution. Payment is issued only for completed work certified and accepted by the FDVA Contract Manager; no advance payments are provided.