Addendum 1 Q&A.pdf

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Commissioners Rodney Barreto Chairman Coral Gables

Steven Hudson Vice Chairman Fort Lauderdale

Gary Lester Oxford

Albert Maury Coral Gables

Gary Nicklaus Jupiter

Sonya Rood St. Augustine

Robert A. Spottswood Key West

Office of the Executive Director Dr. Thomas H. Eason Acting Executive Director

Jessica Crawford Chief of Staff

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DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2023

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 23/24-15

BID TITLE: BABCOCK RANCH PRESERVE ROAD WORK

UPDATE: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

The enclosed addendum has been issued for consideration in the preparation of your response to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Solicitation No. FWC 23/24-15, “BABCOCK RANCH PRESERVE ROAD

WORK”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 3:00 PM (ET) on Monday, October 30, 2023.

A response received after the exact time specified will not be considered.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), 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. Written notices, formal requests and proceedings must conform with the requirements set forth in Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Protests must be filed with the Purchasing Office, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160 within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), F.S. and Chapter 28-110, F.A.C.

Sincerely, Joshua Stringer, FWC Procurement Manager

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2

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QUESTION #1

• Is a Permit required for this Project / NOC Filed with AHJ/JDX because project is over the

$2,500.00 threshold?

ANSWER #1

Permits or a Notice of Commencement are not required for this project.

QUESTION #2

• Is there a requirement for 3rd party Independent Material Testing acquired from the borrow Pit?

o Thus the paperwork supplied by the Pit meets State Requirements?

ANSWER #2

Bidders shall provide Florida Department of Transportation Material Certification confirming that the road base to be used is DOT certified by most recent testing results from the pit(s) where the material will be purchased.

QUESTION #3

• Is testing paperwork required for each Truck Load?

o Or Single Batch Test for the entire tonnage (4,750 tons) placed on the road?

ANSWER #3

Bidders shall provide Florida Department of Transportation Material Certification confirming that the road base to be used is DOT certified by most recent testing results from the pit(s) where the material will be purchased.

QUESTION #4

• Are we required to supply the load ticket for each truck off loaded on site?

ANSWER #4

Yes, a trip/load ticket will need to be provided for each load delivered.

QUESTION #5

• In my review of ITB-03721 FWC 22/23-22 Submitted Question # 16 DOT Material

Certification o Answer States the Material Certification needs to be submitted Prior to the NTP,,, Is this requirement the SAME for this project FWC 23/24-15?

ANSWER #5

Yes, DOT Material Certification will need to be supplied for Notice to Proceed to be issued.

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QUESTION #6

• Is there a requirement for 3rd party Independent DENISITY/COMPACTION Test after placement and compaction?

o If so, at what are the footage intervals?

ANSWER #6

Density/Compaction testing is not required for this project.

QUESTION #7

• If DENSITY testing is required, Is any Testing Company PRHIBITED by The State?

o Meaning If required, the State will ONLY ACCEPT Test Results from an State Authorized Facility and Specified Testing Equipment and wet sealed by a Professional Engineer?

o Where would we find the list of State Approved Companies?

ANSWER #7

Density/Compaction testing is not required for this project.

QUESTION #8

Does Attachment B have to be submitted blank being no work has been awarded?

ANSWER #8

Attachment B is required if completing Attachment C.

QUESTION #9

Do you all have a list of state-approved Surety bond companies?

ANSWER #9

Active Surety Bond companies can be found at website https://companysearch.myfloridacfo.gov/

QUESTION #10

The scope of work states that the contractor is responsible for damage to roads or infrastructure, however, during the prebid there were several locations on the existing road entering the job site. Who will be responsible for making those repairs to allow safe access for the dump trucks? Is FWC willing to supply the materials for contractor to spread?

ANSWER #10

FWC will fill the one deep rut that would hinder dump truck access. All others will not hinder a dump truck driving the posted speed limit. It is encouraged for awarded contractor to video road conditions to project site prior to work beginning.

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QUESTION #11

Will the gate at the entrance to Oil Well Grade remain unlocked and open for dump truck access?

ANSWER #11

The awarded contractor will be provided a key or combination lock for access. The vendor will be required to ensure the gate is closed and locked at the end of each work day.

QUESTION #12

Do the project specifications require a contractor's license in order to be considered for this bid?

ANSWER #12

A contractor’s license is not required for this project.

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