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DOT-ITB-25-4001-CO

Addendum No. 1

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

9/27/2024

Addendum 1

RE: ITB#: DOT-ITB-25-4001-CO

ITB TITLE: DISTRICTWIDE DATA NETWORK STRUCTURED CABLING SYSTEM FOR

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 4

OPENING DATE: 10/2/2024

Notice is hereby given to the following above-referenced ITB:

1. Revised Attachments:

a. Invitation to Bid (Shell) (Rev 9/18/2024).

i. All changes are highlighted therein.

ii. Standard Written Agreement (Rev 9/18/2024), has been revised. This Agreement may not be renewed.

b. Exhibit A – Scope of Services (Rev 9/18/2024):

i. All changes are highlighted therein.

c. Exhibit B – Method of Compensation (Rev 9/18/2024).

i. All changes are highlighted therein.

d. Exhibit C – Bid SHEET (Rev 9/18/2024):

i. Please use Addendum No. 1 - Revised Exhibit C – Bid Sheet to submit Bids for the project.

2. Notice is hereby given of the following answers to questions listed below:

# Questions Answers

1.

Can we get a revised Bid Price Sheet #3 for the Fort Lauderdale location? In the TOTAL PRICE line, it indicates West Palm Beach as the location.

A revised Exhibit C – Bid Sheet is attached.

2.

Also on the Bid Price Sheets Pages 1 through 3, can you provide a line for signature and date as required in Item #22 Page 12 of the Invitation to Bid?

Please sign and return Exhibit C-2 MFMP Transaction Fee document.

3. Who is responsible for removing the TV's?

As specified in the Exhibit A – Scope of Services; Section VI PROJECT AND WORK SCHEDULE, The Department’s Staff will be responsible for the removal and replacement of all Wall Mounted Flat Screen Televisions and/or Monitors for the designated areas.

4.

Do the 2-Post Racks in Ft. Pierce need to be grounded to an existing Main Ground Bu Bar?

Yes, reuse the grounding from the existing racks after they are removed and replaced with the new racks. This is specified in the Exhibit A – Scope of Services; Section IV PROJECT DETAILS;

CATEGORY 6 CABLING SPECIFICATIONS: #L.

5.

Are we to include Isolation Pads for 2-Post Racks?

YES, the Rack Isolation Kit is included in the Exhibit C – Bid Sheet;

Site: Treasure Coast, Item #6.

DOT-ITB-25-4001-CO

Addendum No. 1

# Questions Answers

6.

Are we to include a Ladder Tray in the IT Room in Ft. Pierce to new 2-Post Rack

NO, just reuse the ones that are there since the new racks are replacing existing and the tray are already in place.

7.

Are we to include labor to patch in from CAT 6 Patch Panel to Switch?

The cost should be included under the Exhibit C – Bid Sheet under items the Patch Cables for Patch Panel for all Sites.

8.

Do you require Plywood Backboard for any wall mount cabinets?

No, it is not required.

9. Horizontal Cable Management 1U or 2U? Horizontal Cable Management is 2U.

10.

Can you add a line item for DEMO, or are we to include DEMO into the line item pricing for Cable Drops?

It is included in the Exhibit C – Bid Sheet, Item # 1 for all Sites.

Cable Drops (includes Wall Jacks, Cable, Cable Management in Ceiling and Rack, Connectors needed with termination and certification and removal of old cabling per the SOW)

11. Are we providing labor to install new WIFI units? YES, the Vendor will install.

12.

Are we providing labor to move existing WIFI units if needed?

YES, the Vendor will move the existing WIFI.

13.

Is a lift being provided if needed in warehouse locations?

No, the Vendor will supply cable and biscuit to FDOT Representative, and we will move the WAPS.

14.

Is there going to be (3) NTP, 1 per each site to start the (90) / (60) days?

No, the NTP is the start of the project. The first location must be completed within 90 days; the second location must be completed within 90 days, and the third location must be completed within 60 days.

15.

If cubicle furniture needs to be moved, who is responsible for moving?

It is specified within the Exhibit A – Scope of Services; Section IV

PROJECT DETAILS; CATEGORY 6 CABLING SPECIFICATIONS:

#M, that the Vendor is responsible; however, the Department has agreed to assist at all three (3) Sites Locations.

16.

The 48-Port / 24-Port CAT 6 Patch Panels are to be fully populated, meaning they are modular panels with CAT 6 Jacks?

Yes, fully populated.

17.

Exhibit B 2.0 Compensation is a lump sum up to $365,540.00 for each site? Or for the total of all 3 sites?

This is for all three (3) Sites Locations.

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this document by completing and returning to the Procurement Office with their Bid via email at D4.Purch@dot.state.fl.us , by no later than the time and date of the proposal opening. Failure to do so may subject the Bidder to disqualification.

_______Cynthia Oxley________ Procurement Agent

_____________________________________Bidder

_____________________________________Address

_____________________________________Submitted by (Signature)

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

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