Addendum 1 - Q&A and Timeline Revision.pdf
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- Concrete Half-Blocks
- Solicitation number
- ITB-16613
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- Leon County, Florida
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This Addendum 1 document issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides clarifications and timeline revisions for Invitation to Bid (ITB) AQ 26 27 41 for the purchase and delivery of concrete half-blocks. The solicitation seeks approximately 600,000 new lightweight concrete masonry units (CMUs) consisting of standard 8-inch half-blocks with double corners and single core in nominal dimensions of 8" × 8" × 8" (actual 7 5/8" × 7 5/8" × 7 5/8"). Delivery is required to three coastal locations: approximately 310,000 blocks to Brevard County, 145,000 blocks to Dixie County, and 145,000 blocks to Charlotte County. The revised timeline establishes the deadline for vendor questions as August 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM, with written responses posted between August 12 and August 17, 2026. Sealed bids are due August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM (revised from August 24), and the public bid opening is scheduled for September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM via teleconference. The contract term includes weekly deliveries over approximately nine months, beginning no later than 15 days following purchase order issuance.
The addendum specifies concrete mix design requirements, including 1 part Portland cement, 3 parts fine sand, 5-6 parts lightweight coarse aggregate, and a water-to-cement ratio of 0.45-0.55. The CMUs must meet ASTM 90 standards with density under 105 pounds per cubic foot, minimum compression strength of 2,000 psi, and water absorption between 13-18 pounds per cubic foot. Weekly delivery quantities and detention or redelivery cost reimbursement terms will be mutually established after award. Each delivery location can accommodate 48'-53' flatbed tractor trailers. Bid prices must be firm and inclusive of all packaging, handling, shipping, delivery, environmental fees, and fuel charges. The contractor bears all risk of loss or damage until departmental acceptance and is responsible for equipment and manpower to unload and restack bulk shipments. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest grand total price, with Florida vendor preference and preference for certified business enterprises, in-state manufactured products, drug-free workplace certified businesses, and veteran-owned businesses applied in cases of identical tie bids.
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Addendum Date: August 17, 2026
Addendum Number: 1
Solicitation Number: ITB AQ 26 27 41
Solicitation Title: Concrete Half-Blocks
This Addendum provides the Department’s answers to written questions received by the deadline for the above-referenced solicitation.
Additionally, this Addendum revises the Timeline of the above-referenced solicitation. Terms struck through are deletions; new terms are indicated in red font.
Question Number Question Answer
Please provide or confirm the required concrete mix design/material composition for the lightweight CMUs, including the required materials and the percentage or ratio distribution of each component (e.g., cement, lightweight aggregate, conventional aggregate, water additives/admixtures, or other constituents). Please also identify any required cement type, aggregate type, or prohibited materials.
1 Part Portland Cement 3 Parts Fine Sand 5-6 Parts Lightweight Coarse Aggregate Water-to-Cement Ration 0.45-0.55
Please confirm whether the lightweight CMUs must meet any specific ASTM standard, minimum compressive strength/PSI, density, water absorption, durability, or other performance requirement beyond the dimensions and configuration stated in Section 2.1. The current specification only identifies the units as new lightweight CMUs, standard 8” half blocks, double-cornered/single-core, with the listed nominal and actual dimensions.
ASTM 90 Standard density under 105 pcf Compression minimum 2,000 psi Water absorption 13-18 lbs. per cubic foot.
Question Number Question Answer
Section 2.1 states approximately 610,000 blocks, while the site quantities and Attachment B total 600,000 block.
Please confirm the quantity we should use for pricing.
The total amount for pricing shall be 600,000.
Is there a required minimum or maximum number of blocks/truckloads that must be delivered to each location per week, or will the weekly delivery quantities be mutually established after award?
This will be mutually established after award.
Please confirm whether each location can accommodate 48’-53’ flatbed tractor trailers.
Yes, each location can accommodate a 48’-53’ flatbed tractor trailer.
If FDACS postpones a scheduled shipment after the truck has been loaded or dispatched, will detention, storage, or redelivery costs be reimbursable?
This will be mutually established after award.
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REVISED TIMELINE
EVENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
Release of ITB August 5, 2026 Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids
Last day for Vendors to Submit Questions
August 11, 2026
5:00 PM
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Email: Bids@FDACS.gov Anticipated Posting of Written Responses to Vendors Questions
August 12 August 17, 2026
Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids
Sealed Bids Due August 24, August 31, 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 August 25
September 1, 2026
10:00 AM
Teleconference Number: (877) 273-4202 Conference Room Number: 585 608 901
Anticipated Posting of Recommended Award TBD Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids
This Addendum is hereby incorporated into and made a part of the above noted Invitation to Bid.
All other terms, conditions, and specifications of this Invitation to Bid will remain the same. All questions regarding this Addendum should be submitted in writing to the Procurement Officer at Bids@FDACS.gov or contact the Procurement Office at (850) 617-7180.
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 https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids mailto:Bids@FDACS.gov https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids mailto:Bids@FDACS.gov
Teleconference Number: (877) 273-4202
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