2425-04 ITB CI Addendum 1 - Q&A.pdf

This document is Addendum 1 to an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division, for law enforcement vehicle upfitting services. The addendum consists of questions and answers submitted by potential respondents during the procurement process. The solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive upfitting services for law enforcement vehicles, including emergency lighting, sirens, communication equipment, and other specialized equipment installation. The Department anticipates upfitting a minimum of 20 vehicles per fiscal year under an initial contract term of three years from the date of execution, with an option to renew for up to three additional years based on satisfactory performance and available funding. The bid response deadline was March 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with public response opening scheduled for 3:30 PM the same day in Tallahassee or via conference call. The notice of intent to award was planned for April 3, 2026.

The primary question addressed in this addendum concerns service location requirements. A potential respondent inquired whether the Department would accept installations at their facility located at 4164 Ward Basin Road in Milton, Florida. The Department clarified that pursuant to Section 7.b of the Statement of Work, the contractor must maintain at least one service location within twenty miles of the Department's headquarters at 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, and all work must be performed at a facility within that twenty-mile radius unless specifically requested by the Department or approved in writing by the Department and Contract Manager prior to commencement of work. This response establishes that the Milton facility, located approximately 60 miles from Tallahassee, does not meet the mandatory service location requirement.