Addendum 1 - Q&A.pdf
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- 2026 – 2027 Seed Harvesting, Extraction, Processing, and Associated Work at Munson Seed Orchard
- Solicitation number
- ITB-16664
- Issued by
- Leon County, Florida
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This Addendum 1 – Q&A document is issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service in response to written questions submitted regarding Invitation to Bid FFS 26 27 34 for 2026–2027 Seed Harvesting, Extraction, Processing, and Associated Work at Munson Seed Orchard in Milton, Florida. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for labor services related to seed harvesting, extraction, processing, and associated work, with an anticipated harvest period running from October 5, 2026, through December 23, 2026. The Department clarified that it is seeking temporary labor only and does not require contractors to supply seeds or other agricultural items, as these will be provided on Division property. The addendum was issued on August 17, 2026.
The primary clarification in this addendum addresses contractor responsibilities, specifying that contractors must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE) for each laborer, with no other materials or supplies to be furnished by the contractor. This indicates a labor-only contract structure where the Department retains control of materials and resources. Additional questions regarding the addendum should be directed to the Procurement Officer at Bids@FDACS.gov or (850) 617-7180. Protests must be filed in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 120.57(3) with the Department's Agency Clerk at The Holland Building, 600 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.
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Addendum Date: August 17, 2026
Addendum Number: 1
Solicitation Number: ITB FFS 26 27 34
Solicitation Title: 2026 – 2027 Seed Harvesting, Extraction, Processing, and Associated Work at Munson Seed Orchard
This Addendum provides the Department’s answers to written questions received by the deadline in the above-referenced solicitation.
Question Number Question Answer
Is the Division seeking temporary labor only, or is the contractor expected to supply the seeds and other agricultural items?
The Division is only seeking labor to produce the processed seed harvested on Division property. No items are expected to be supplied by the contractor except personal protective equipment. The contractors will provide their own PPE for each laborer.
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 mailto:Bids@FDACS.gov
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