Addedum III.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- ITB-14789
- Issued by
- Leon County, Florida
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This Addendum Number 3 document, issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, revises key procedural timelines and site visit requirements for Solicitation ITB FFS 25 26 61 regarding the Withlacoochee State Forest Seed and Longleaf Orchard Irrigation Installation project located in Brooksville, Florida. The original response due date of February 19, 2026, has been accelerated with sealed bids now due February 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and the public bid opening rescheduled to February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The recommended site visit window has been expanded to January 15-28, 2026, with a specific 10:00 AM start time at Withlacoochee State Forest (29220 Soult Road, Brooksville, Florida 34602), and bidders must contact Gerri Velazquez at (352) 797-4124 to schedule their inspection. The deadline for bidders to submit written questions has been moved to February 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with written responses anticipated to be posted by January 30, 2026, on the Vendor Information Portal. The anticipated award posting date remains to be determined and will be announced on the Vendor Information Portal.
The addendum clarifies that site visits are strongly recommended but non-mandatory, and that facility managers present during site visits are not authorized to address ITB-related questions or provide clarifications—all questions and any changes to ITB terms, conditions, plans, or specifications must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Officer at ConstructionBids@FDACS.gov or through the established addendum process. Protests regarding this solicitation must be filed with the Department's Agency Clerk at the Holland Building, 600 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, in accordance with Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, within the prescribed timeframe.
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Addendum Date: January 28, 2026
Addendum Number: 3
Solicitation Number: ITB FFS 25 26 61
Solicitation Title: Withlacoochee State Forest Seed and Longleaf Orchard Irrigation Installation
Response Due Date: February 19, 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: 3
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
February 3, 2026 January 15 – 28
10:00 AM
Withlacoochee State Forest 29220 Soult Road
Brooksville, Florida 34602
Last day for Bidders to Submit Questions
February 6, 2026
5:00 PM
January 28, 2026
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Email: ConstructionBids@FDCAS.gov
Anticipated Posting of Written Responses to
Bidders Questions
February 13, 2026 January 30, 2026
Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids
Sealed Bids Due
February 18, 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 19, 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.
https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids mailto:ConstructionBids@FDCAS.gov
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