FDVA-ITB-26-005B Jacobson - Lochinvar Boiler #2

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-005B) for the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans' Nursing Home located in Port Charlotte, Florida. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to remove and replace Boiler #2 with a new Lochinvar M# CBN1257 Copper-fin gas boiler. Specific project requirements include draining water, reconnecting piping, installing the new boiler, reconnecting flue gas piping, wiring electrical connections, replacing pipe insulation, and performing system startup and testing. The contractor must also provide comprehensive staff training, properly dispose of project-related waste, and conduct one annual system inspection including testing and repairs. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the nursing home location, with written questions due by Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Bid submissions are due by Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., with an anticipated notice of intent to award on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Contractors must be registered with the State of Florida's "My Florida Market Place" procurement system and maintain Florida Secretary of State registration. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000, Excess Liability of $3,000,000, Workers Compensation, and Vehicle Liability Insurance of $1,000,000. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits and approvals from relevant authorities, including the Agency for Health Care Administration. The contract term will commence upon full execution and must be completed within 120 calendar days, with no renewal options. FDVA will assess liquidated damages of $139.48 per calendar day for unauthorized delays. The contractor must provide a two-year warranty on all labor, services, equipment, tools, materials, parts, and supplies from the date of final acceptance. Payment is contingent upon annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature and will be made only for completed work certified and accepted by the FDVA Contract Manager.