Addendum No. 1.pdf

This is an addendum document issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Procurement Section that modifies the timeline for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2026013 for Veterinary Services at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. The addendum revises the solicitation schedule, extending key deadlines to accommodate the procurement process. The mandatory pre-response site visit is now scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM at 9225 West Fishbowl Drive, Homosassa, Florida 34448. Written questions from respondents are due by January 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM via email to the Procurement Officer, with answers anticipated to be posted on or about February 4, 2026, on the Vendor Information Portal. Bid responses must be submitted by February 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM to the DEP Procurement Section in Tallahassee, with the public bid opening scheduled for February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM via teleconference (1-850-629-7330, Conference ID: 785 075 674#). The anticipated award date is on or about February 19, 2026, to be posted on the Vendor Information Portal. All times referenced are in Eastern Time Zone.

The addendum does not contain pricing information, set-asides, or funding details, as it solely addresses the modification of timeline events for the procurement. Respondents are required to use the amended version provided by the Department when preparing their bids, as the addendum has replaced all previous versions in their entirety. It is the responsibility of potential bidders to regularly check the Vendor Information Portal for any additional updates or modifications to the solicitation, as the Department reserves the right to further modify the schedule as needed.