Jenkins domicillary replacement of screened patio

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the installation of a new 30' x 60' aluminum screened patio with an insulated roof system and three heavy-duty screen doors (42" x 80" each) at the Robert H. Jenkins State Veterans Domiciliary Home in Lake City, Florida. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and waste disposal services to complete the full installation on an existing concrete slab adjacent to the Dining Room, with all work to be completed within 120 calendar days of contract execution. The project will serve approximately 145-150 honorably discharged veterans receiving assisted living services. Key requirements include obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, inspections, and approvals from applicable authorities; completing Level 2 background screening and E-Verify employment eligibility verification for all personnel; obtaining commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 umbrella coverage, workers' compensation insurance, and vehicle liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence; and submitting a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract value within 15 business days of agreement execution. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 1:30 PM local time. Written questions must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Monday, March 9, 2026, with bids due by 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The notice of intent to award is anticipated for Monday, April 6, 2026, with contract execution anticipated for Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The FDVA will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing submitted as a total project bid price inclusive of all requirements and costs, and financial consequences for delay assessed at $375.00 per calendar day.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. Contractors must register with the State of Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace system, the Florida Secretary of State Division of Corporations, and submit Form W-9 to the Department of Financial Services prior to bid opening. No advance payments are issued; all payments are made only for completed work certified and accepted by the FDVA Contract Manager. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation materials; however, bidders must submit pricing as a total project bid price in U.S. dollars. The contract term commences on the date of full execution with no renewal options, and the contractor assumes responsibility for all project-related requirements and compliance obligations.