ITB-26-013B ATTEND Sht.pdf

This is a Bidders Conference Attendee List document related to a competitive invitation to bid (ITB) issued by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) for kitchen dishwasher 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, Serial Number 85-1081315) and installation of one new Hobart Conveyor Base Dishwasher (Model CL44eN-BAS ELECTRIC). A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. on-site at 8401 W. Cypress Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025. Bids are due June 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The contract commences upon full execution with completion required before September 1, 2026, and no renewal options are available.

Pricing shall be submitted as a net, delivered price (F.O.B. Destination) in United States dollars, with FDVA assuming no responsibility for sales or excise taxes. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits and licenses from local, state, and federal authorities, including the Agency for Health Care Administration. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $1 million minimum per occurrence, excess umbrella liability of $3 million minimum, workers' compensation, and vehicle liability of $1 million minimum. A five-year warranty on all parts (labor excluded) from the date of final acceptance is mandatory. Comprehensive staff training on operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance is required. Financial penalties of $667.00 per calendar day apply for schedule delays not caused by unavoidable circumstances. All contractor personnel must complete Level 2 background screening prior to work commencement. Respondents must register with My Florida MarketPlace, the Florida Secretary of State, and submit Form W-9 to the Department of Financial Services by the bid opening date. Written questions must be submitted by June 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.