Addendum 7 Signed.pdf

This is Addendum 7 to the Rapid Incident Scene Clearance (RISC) District 3 solicitation issued by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The addendum modifies the original competitive sealed bid solicitation for emergency towing and recovery services across FDOT District 3, which encompasses Walton County and Clewiston City. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive rapid incident scene clearance services, including roadway clearance, traffic control, vehicle recovery, and 24/7 emergency response capabilities within designated highway segments. Vendors must deploy specialized equipment including 50-ton hydraulic wreckers, support vehicles, traffic control devices, and additional resources such as skid steers and dumpsters. The original submission deadline was September 8, 2031, with anticipated contract awards following competitive evaluation. The contract term is three years, and FDOT intends to award multiple contracts to vendors meeting all qualification and performance requirements. Performance goals include reopening travel lanes within 90 minutes of incident response to minimize traffic disruption.

Compensation for awarded vendors is structured through vehicle owner billing and flat-rate emergency response payments, with a total budgetary ceiling of $1.5 million for the contract period. All bidders must be registered in Florida's MyFloridaMarketplace system, and out-of-state corporations and limited liability companies must obtain authorization to conduct business in Florida. Vendors must hold proper professional licensing from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation if required by their business type. Bidders are prohibited from contacting executive or legislative branch employees regarding the solicitation between the release date and 72 hours following the notice of intended award, except in writing to the procurement officer. Addendum 7 represents a modification to the original solicitation documents and establishes clarifications or changes to terms, conditions, or requirements for potential bidders.