ITB-26-006B Sketchs NTS v1.pdf

This is a sketch document supporting an Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-006B) issued by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) for the installation of an aluminum screened patio structure at the Robert H. Jenkins State Veterans Domiciliary Home in Lake City, Florida. The project involves the construction and 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 structure will serve approximately 145-150 honorably discharged veterans residing in the assisted living facility. 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. The contract term commences on the date of full execution with no renewal options and must be completed within 120 calendar days of contract execution, with daily liquidated damages assessed at $375.00 per calendar day for delays.

The FDVA will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total project bid pricing in U.S. dollars inclusive of all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and waste disposal services. The solicitation does not identify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Contractors must obtain all necessary licenses, permits, inspections, and approvals; 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 contract value within 15 business days of agreement execution. Contractors must register with the State of Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace system, the Florida Secretary of State Division of Corporations, and submit Form W-9 to the Department of Financial Services 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. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation materials.