ITB-27-002B- Bennett Lochinvar Boiler #2 Replacement

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is requesting sealed bids under ITB-27-002B for removal and replacement of boiler #2 at the Emory L. Bennett State Veterans' Nursing Home (Daytona Beach, Volusia County) with bids due August 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit scheduled for August 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope requires removal of an existing H.B. Smith Series 28A-8 boiler (CRN# D-605, Serial# N92-1101), disconnection and reconnection of water and flue gas piping, installation of a new Lochinvar M# CHN2072-M13 copper-fin gas boiler, electrical integration, replacement of pipe insulation, system startup and pressure testing, leak verification, staff training, proper project waste disposal, and one annual system inspection including testing and repairs. All work must be completed within 120 calendar days from contract execution and to the full satisfaction of FDVA and applicable authorities having jurisdiction.

Contractor eligibility requires registration with My Florida Market Place, registration with the Florida Secretary of State, completion of a Form W-9, and all personnel must pass Level 2 background screening and E-Verify employment eligibility verification. Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance with $1 million per-occurrence limits, excess umbrella coverage of $3 million, workers' compensation insurance, and vehicle liability insurance of $1 million.

Contract pricing must be submitted as net, delivered, F.O.B. Destination in U.S. dollars; FDVA provides sales tax exemption and pays no local, state, or federal taxes. The successful contractor is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, determined at FDVA's sole discretion. Contract term commences upon execution with no renewal options. Written questions are due August 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with FDVA responses posted August 20. Notice of intent to award is anticipated September 9, 2026, and contract execution September 16, 2026. Delays in completion not caused by unavoidable circumstances incur financial consequences to the contractor at a rate to be determined per calendar day.