FDVA-Bennett Kitchen Dish Machine Replacement

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) is soliciting competitive bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. FDVA-ITB-26-0012B for the removal and replacement of kitchen dishwashing equipment at the Emory L. Bennett State Veterans' Nursing Home in Daytona Beach, Florida (Volusia County). The primary deliverables include the disconnection, removal, and disposal of an existing Champion dishwasher model #44 Pro and the provision and installation of a new Hobart Conveyor Base Dishwasher model #CLPS66EN-BAS-1, including all associated plumbing, electrical connections, and equipment reinstallation in their original positions. The successful contractor must secure all required permits and licenses at its own expense, provide comprehensive training to kitchen and maintenance staff on operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance, and supply a five-year warranty on all parts from the date of final acceptance. Required qualifications include registration with My Florida Marketplace, a Florida Secretary of State certificate of authority, Level 2 background screening for all personnel, comprehensive insurance coverage (minimum $1,000,000 commercial general liability and $3,000,000 excess liability), and the ability to provide 24/7/365 technical support services. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the facility, written question submissions due by May 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM with anticipated FDVA responses by June 1, 2026, bid submission deadline of June 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM, anticipated notice of intent to award on June 15, 2026, and contract execution on June 18, 2026, with final project completion required by September 11, 2026.

The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational type; however, all contractors must comply with standard state procurement requirements and maintain insurance and background screening standards. No incumbent vendor information is identified in the available documentation. The new Hobart dishwasher features specific technical requirements including a capacity of 202 racks per hour, 23-gallon wash tank, configurable water consumption of 126 gallons per hour maximum, and electrical requirements ranging from 208/60/3 to 600/60/3 voltage configurations, with the unit weighing approximately 855 pounds. The contractor is responsible for providing a 20-yard dumpster for waste disposal and must coordinate work with existing nurse call and fire alarm systems in the facility. The contract sum is not specified in the ITB and will be determined based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted; pricing must be submitted as net, delivered F.O.B. destination in United States dollars, with FDVA exempt from all taxes including sales tax, and FDVA covers only standard review fees to the Agency for Health Care Administration.