ITB-26-011B PREBID ATTEND.pdf

This is a Pre-Bid Attendee List document for the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) related to ITB-26-011B (also referenced as FDVA-ITB-26-013B) for kitchen dish machine replacement services at the Alexander Nininger State Veterans' Nursing Home in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The project requires removal and disposal of one existing Hobart dishwasher (Model CL44E, S/N 85-1081315) and installation of one new Hobart Conveyor Base Dishwasher (Model CL44eN-BAS ELECTRIC), including all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for disconnection, removal, and reinstallation of mounted, fastened, plumbed, and electrical equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on May 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. on-site at the facility. Bids were due June 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with written questions due by June 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The contract commences upon full execution with all work required to be completed and invoicing received by September 1, 2026. There are no renewal options.

Bid pricing must be submitted as a net, delivered price (F.O.B. Destination) in United States dollars, with FDVA paying no sales or excise taxes. The contractor is responsible for all permits, licenses, fees, and approvals required by local, state, and federal authorities, including the Agency for Health Care Administration. The contractor must maintain a five-year warranty on all parts (labor excluded) from the date of final acceptance and carry commercial general liability insurance ($1 million minimum per occurrence), excess umbrella liability ($3 million minimum), workers' compensation, and vehicle liability ($1 million minimum). A Level 2 background screening is required for all contractor personnel prior to work commencement. Financial penalties of $667.00 per calendar day apply for delays not attributable to unavoidable circumstances. Respondents must register with My Florida MarketPlace, the Florida Secretary of State, and submit Form W-9 to the Department of Financial Services by bid opening. The contractor must also provide comprehensive staff training on operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.