Addedum II Final.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- ITB-14789
- Issued by
- Leon County, Florida
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This is Addendum II to an Invitation to Bid (ITB FFS 25 26 61) issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the Withlacoochee State Forest Seed and Longleaf Orchard Irrigation Installation project located in Brooksville, Florida. The addendum revises the project timeline and pre-bid conference procedures. Key timeline changes include: the last day for bidders to submit written questions is January 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM (moved from January 28, 2026); written responses to bidder questions will be posted by January 28, 2026 (moved from January 30, 2026); sealed bids are due February 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Mayo Building in Tallahassee (moved from February 16, 2026); and the public bid opening is scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with teleconference access available at (888) 585-9008, Conference Room 407639217. The recommended site visit window remains January 15–28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Withlacoochee State Forest, 29220 Soult Road, Brooksville, Florida 34602. Interested bidders must contact Gerri Velazquez at (352) 797-4124 to schedule site visits. The addendum clarifies that the facility manager cannot respond to ITB-related questions during site visits and that any ITB modifications must be issued in writing as formal addenda by the Procurement Officer.
The addendum emphasizes that site visits are strongly recommended to assess site conditions affecting bid preparation and project performance costs. All bidder inquiries should be submitted in writing to ConstructionBids@FDACS.gov or directed to the Procurement Office at (850) 617-7181. Protests regarding this solicitation must be filed with the Department's Agency Clerk in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 120.57(3) and must be submitted within the prescribed timeframe, with failure to file constituting a waiver of proceedings. Changes in the addendum are indicated in red font for additions and strikethrough for deletions.
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Addendum Date: January 22, 2026
Addendum Number: 2
Solicitation Number: ITB FFS 25 26 61
Solicitation Title: Withlacoochee State Forest Seed and Longleaf Orchard Irrigation Installation
Response Due Date: February 16, 2026
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. Protests must be filed with the Department’s Agency Clerk. Filings may be made physically at:
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services The Holland Building 600 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Please be advised that the information contained on the next page is applicable to the original specifications of the above referenced solicitation. Added language to this solicitation indicated in red font, while deleted language has been stricken.
All questions regarding this Addendum should be submitted in writing to the Procurement Officer at ConstructionBids@FDACS.gov, or contact the Procurement Office at (850) 617-7181.
This Addendum includes the following changes:
Change No. 1:
A revision to the Timeline.
Change No. 2:
Section 1.6, NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERNECE / RECOMMENDED SITE VISIT, is hereby revised and attached hereto.
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mailto:ConstructionBids@FDACS.gov
ADDENDUM NUMBER: 2
SOLICITATION NUMBER: ITB FFS 25 26 61
SOLICITATION TITLE: Withlacoochee State Forest Seed and Longleaf Orchard Irrigation Installation
Change No. 1:
A revision to the Timeline.
REVISED TIMELINE
EVENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
Release of ITB January 9, 2026 Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids
Recommended Site Visit
January 15 - 28, 2026
10:00 AM
Withlacoochee State Forest 29220 Soult Road
Brooksville, Florida 34602
Last day for Bidders to Submit Questions
January 28, 2026 January 22, 2026
5:00 PM
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Email: ConstructionBids@FDCAS.gov Anticipated Posting of Written Responses to
Bidders Questions
January 30, 2026 January 28, 2026
Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids
Sealed Bids Due
February 16, 2026 February 6, 2026
5:00 PM
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Mayo Building
407 S. Calhoun Street, SB-8 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800
Public Bid Opening February 17, 2026 February 9, 2026
10:00 AM
Mayo Building 407 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida Teleconference Number: (888) 585 – 9008 Conference Room Number: 407 639 217
Anticipated Posting of Recommended
Award TBD Vendor Information Portal
Change No. 2:
Section 1.6 NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERNECE / RECOMMENDED SITE VISIT
It is STRONGLY recommended that each Bidder inspect the site where the projects are to be completed to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the preparation of their bid and cost of performance.
Bidders should contact Gerri Velazquez, (352) 797-4124, to schedule a site visit with the facility manager. The site visit will only occur during the timeframe listed in the Revised Timeline. The facility manager does not have the authority to respond to any Bidder questions related to this ITB during the site visit. Any changes to the ITB terms, conditions, plans, or specifications must be stated in writing in the form of an addenda issued by the Procurement Officer.
mailto:ConstructionBids@FDCAS.gov https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids
Teleconference Number: (888) 585 – 9008
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