Addendum 1 - Questions and Answers.pdf
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- Cary State Forest Boardwalk Replacement
- Solicitation number
- ITB-11252
- Issued by
- Marion County, Brownsville CDP, Florida
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This is an addendum issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for Invitation to Bid No. FFS 24 25 119 regarding the Cary State Forest Boardwalk Replacement project (Project No. 07401REC24) dated January 13, 2025. The addendum provides detailed material specifications for the boardwalk replacement, including CCA .60 treatment for posts and minimum 0.25 for other wood materials, 304 SS general purpose screws, galvanized hurricane straps, galvanized fencing and staples, and hot-dipped galvanized hardware for securing joists. The composite decking requirements specify Moisture Shield brand with solid deck boards, 1.02" thickness, brown coloring, and exposed matching color screws.
The document clarifies that machinery use is permitted within specific parameters (tracked vehicles only, maximum 10' total width of use area), no silt fencing is required, and no permits are needed for demolition or construction. There is no concrete around existing posts according to current knowledge, and no soil report is available. The addendum includes contact information for the Purchasing Office and procedures for filing protests with the Department's Agency Clerk.
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ADDENDUM 1
DATE: January 13, 2025
TO: VENDORS
FROM: Stephanie Bergozza, Procurement Officer
RE: Invitation to Bid No. FFS 24 25 119, Cary State Forest Boardwalk Replacement, Project No. 07401REC24
This addendum is to provide answers to questions received in reference to this Invitation to Bid.
Question / Answer
1. PTMG is called out, which Retention code is applicable?
o UC4B - MCA 0.23 / CCA 0.60 o UC4C - CCA 0.80 o UC5C - CCA 2.50
Boardwalk posts should be CCA .60, and all other boardwalk wood material be minimum 0.25.
2. Stainless Steel Screws / Which SS Classification?
o 316 SS o 304 SS
304 SS General Purpose.
3. Hurricane Straps / Type of material?
o Stainless Steel o Galvanized
Galvanized hurricane straps.
4. Hog Wire / Type of material? Rolled Fencing is too open ended, please specify. (18 ga. and no greater than 3" x 3" opening is understood).
o Stainless Steel o Coated o Color if coated o Galvanized o ¾ Stapes , Galv, or SS
Galvanized fencing and galvanized staples.
5. Hot Dipped Galvanized Hardware / Type o Thru-Bolts w/Flat washers both sides of Joists o Or ALL Lag Hex Bolts
All bolt hardware used to secure boardwalk cross joists and parallel joists to posts should be hot dipped galvanized.
6. Composite Decking - Type / Manufacture / Dimensions?
o Deck Boards can come Scalloped or Solid (On the Underside) o Deck Board Edges / Groove or Solid o Specify Thickness Required / 0.82" / 1.02" / 1.35" o WearDeck / Timber Tech / Trex / Moisture Sheild / NewTech Wood / Fiberon / Ultra
Deck (please specify manufacturer) o Specify a color (Gray, Beige, Saddle, Brown, Two Tone or Solid Color) o Color matching screws required?
o Screw placement / Hidden or Exposed (Edge of TOB)
• Moisture Shield brand preferred
• Solid deck boards (bottom and edges)
• 1” Thickness (1.02)
• Color should be brown or like color
• Please use matching color screws
• Exposed screws (for ease of maintenance)
7. Are we permitted to use machinery for removal and replacement of the boardwalk?
Yes, machinery may be used for removal and installation of the boardwalk. Machinery must be tracked and must only be used within the existing footprint of the boardwalk removed and 2’ (24”) either side (total width of use area no more than 10’). Forestry Representative will be monitoring site conditions and may limit machinery use to reduce environmental degradation.
8. Will silt fencing be required? If so, what is the greatest distance we can incumber?
Silt fencing is not required.
9. Permit required, DEMO and Build?
Permitting is not required.
10. Is there concrete around the existing posts (unlikely)?
To our knowledge, concrete is not present on current boardwalk posts.
11. Is there a soil report available?
No soil report is available at this time.
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. For questions regarding this Addendum, please contact the Purchasing Office at (850) 617-7181 or email at Bids@FDACS.gov.
Failure to file a Notice of Protest or Formal Written 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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