Addendum No. 1 - DEP Solicitation No. 2022023.pdf

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ADDENDUM No. 1

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

DEP Procurement Section

3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS#93 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000

April 14, 2022

Addendum To: DEP Solicitation No. 2022023, entitled

“Re-advertisement - 48-Channel Seismic System for Multichannel Analysis of Surface Wave”

The Department hereby answers questions posed by prospective Vendors. This addendum does not need to be returned with the response.

Question Number

Solicitation Section

Solicitation Page Number Question / Answer

1.

Thank you for sending us the RFQ, unfortunately, it calls out a somewhat uncommon specification (“built-in GPS”) that precludes us from bidding.

Could we deviate from this specification and still have our bid be considered viable?

Yes, as the Department considers the built-in GPS to be an optional specification. See Technical Specification update that clarifies this requirement directly below this Question and Answer chart.

2.

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For this ITB, is the price list only the single page that is form D or do you also need a detailed break down of the cost of each component of this bid? If so, what format should this price break down be submitted in?

Yes, Form D, Price Sheet, is the only sheet required for pricing.

3.

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Asking for clarification on the line "The contractor is responsible for the delivery of equipment and necessary attachments listed above at no cost to the Department". Is it correct to interpret this to mean that the shipping costs for this equipment are to be included in the provided total and nothing shall be added after the bid has been awarded?

Yes, in accordance with Form D, Price Sheet, pricing must be all-inclusive.

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Question Number

Solicitation Section

Solicitation Page Number Question / Answer

4.

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Item 6, does the Department require a specific processing software or have any software specifications beyond MASW processing capabilities?

A specific software has not been requested. At minimum, the software or software suite should be able to process and visualize 1D, 2D, and 3D MASW survey data from active and passive seismic surveys. Extra capabilities are welcomed but not necessary for complying with the request. See Technical Specification update that clarifies this requirement directly below this Question and Answer chart.

5.

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For bids being mailed in for submission that may arrive early, what is the address in the "Response Due" portion of the timeline of events correct and should the package be addressed to you?

Yes, the address listed in the Timeline of Events, Responses Due Section, is the correct address to submit bids. Bids should be addressed to the Procurement Officer: Wanda Norton. Also, see Section, 3.3, Submission of Responses, for additional submission instructions as mailing in a response is not optional, it is a requirement in order to be considered for award.

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In accordance with Section 2.6, Addenda/Amendments to the ITB, the Department hereby formally amends the Technical Specifications. The amendments are indicated in blue with strikethrough for deletions and underlines for additions.

4.1 Technical Specifications

The Contractor shall provide a complete 48-channel seismic system for Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) with internal or external pc, battery and display. System shall also include necessary MASW processing software for active, passive, and combined MASW surveys. At a minimum, the software or software suite should be able to process and visualize 1D, 2D, and 3D MASW survey data from active and passive seismic surveys.

4.3 Contractor Responsibilities

a. Deliverables. The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

1. 48-channel seismograph with integrated internal or external pc, battery, built-in GPS and display.

i. Optional: Built-in GPS

2. 2 x 24 take-out cables, 5 m spacing

3. 50 x 4.5 Hz vertical geophones

4. Strike plate

5. Trigger switch

6. MASW processing software

The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of equipment and necessary attachments listed above at no cost to the Department.

b. Completion Criteria and Date. The equipment and necessary attachments shall be delivered no later than June 15, 2022.