Addendum 3 Final.pdf

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ITB-04398
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This document is an addendum to an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for the purchase of aluminum toolboxes. The ITB seeks bids for 15 each of 48"x18"x24" and 72"x18"x24" diamond plate toolboxes, as well as 50 each of 72" low-profile diamond plate toolboxes. The toolboxes are to be used on Wildland Fire Engines. The addendum provides answers to vendor questions regarding weather seals, latch/hasp specifications, diamond plate thickness, door style, and hinge material. It also clarifies the dimensions of the low-profile toolbox and notes that Florida recognizes minority-owned businesses for this opportunity.

The toolboxes must meet the specified dimensions and material requirements. Pricing terms, funding sources, and award details are not provided in the addendum. The contract term and any renewal options are also not specified.

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March 07, 2023

ADDENDUM 3

TO: VENDORS

FROM: BRITTANY HARVEY, GOVERNMENT ANALYST

RE: INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB FFS 22 23 90

ALUMINUM TOOLBOXES

This addendum is to provide answers to questions received in reference to this invitation to bid.

Question / Answer

1. Do any of the boxes require a weather seal?

No, The boxes does not require a weather seal.

2. Is there a specific type & material required for the latch/hasp? (Zinc vs. Stainless;

Locking/Non-locking; Slam/Draw; Single latch or Double Latch, etc.)

The latch is Stainless; latch is locking; draw latch; for 48” X 18” X 24” there is one latch and for 72” X 18” X 24” there are two latches. Please see attached photo.

3. What is the desired thickness for the Diamond Plate material?

1/8” is the desired thickness.

4. Top opening (bed style) or side opening (underbody style)?

Please see attached photos.

5. Desired Hinge Material/Style?

The hinge is aluminum and please see attached photo.

6. Do you have a height and depth for the low-profile box? If not, what would be a 'ballpark' dimension?

The box is 72”L X 21”W X 13 ¾”H X 13 ¼”D

7. Would you know if there is any advantage to Women Owned Business regarding, ITB-04938?

Florida recognizes minority owned businesses. Please review Section 3.23.

8. I do have a couple questions regarding specs Are they in order of width height and depth or are they length depth and height ?

48”W X 18” D X 24” H

9. 48” X 18” X 24” Diamond Plate Toolbox . 15 each Should this box have a drop open door?

Door opens upwards. Please see photos.

10. 72” X 18” X 24” Diamond plate Toolbox with Center Shelf . 15 each Should this box have a drop open door or side opening doors?

Door opens upward. Please see photos.

11. 72” Low Pro Diamond Plate Toolbox . 50 each Is this box supposed to be a cross box on the back of a pickup truck sitting on the rails or something else?

The toolbox sits on rails of pickup.

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 email at Bids@FDACS.gov.

mailto:Bids@FDACS.gov

Picture for question number 2; stainless steel locking latch. (Outside of the Toolbox Lid)

Picture for question number 2; stainless steel locking latch. (Inside of the Toolbox Lid)

Picture for question number 4.

Picture for question number 4

Picture for question number 5; aluminum hinge.

48” X 18” X 24” Picture for question number 9

48” X18’’ X 24’ Picture for question number 9

72” X18’’ X 24’ Picture for question number 10

72” X 18” X 24” Picture for question number 10

The 48 x 18 x 24 and 72 x 18 x 24 are attached to the top of an aluminum bed that is built for the Wildland Fire Engines photo for question numbers 9 & 10.

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