Addendum No. 1.pdf

DOT-ITB-23-4009-CO

Addendum No. 1

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

3/23/2023

Addendum No. 1

RE: RFP #: DOT-ITB-23-4009-CO

RFP TITLE: ALLIGATOR ALLEY STATUE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROJECT

OPENING DATE: 3-29-2023

Notice is hereby given of the following answers to questions and Revised Exhibit A – Scope of Services and Exhibit B- Method of Compensation (Sample) regarding the above-referenced

RFP:

# Questions Answers

1.

Scope of Services/ Deliverable II:

Question #1: Is the 150 days adjustable? An original bronze of this size typically takes 9-12 month for sculpting, molding, and casting (completion).

Deliverable II was modified to 300 calendar days in the Exhibit A – Scope of Services and Exhibit B – Method of Compensation.

2.

Question #2: Does this timeframe apply to all artists or just those that may already have desired molds for casting?

This timeframe applies to all artists.

3.

Questions for the Standard Written Agreement

With regards to 1.C: We plan on using an existing mold for this project. Because the FDOT will not own the mold, FDOT cannot copyright the alligator statue. Is this understood and excepted for this project?

1.F: How will this be applicable to creating a artistic bronze sculpture?

5.B : The mold used to make the statue will not be the property of the FDOT and therefore the FDOT does not own the copyright to the Alligator statue. Is this understood and excepted for this project?

1.C - Yes, we understand.

1.F - Standard Written Agreement; this is the Department standardized contractual agreement language.

5.B –The Sample Standard Written Agreement will be modified to redact the last sentence when the contract is executed.

4.

Questions for Exhibit A Scope of Services

4. The document states: “The bidder must have all federal and state required workers compensation insurance and be insured against any damage to the statue outside of FDOT control.” Does this only apply until the sculpture is delivered and installed? If you are asking for coverage beyond that, please explain what will be needed.

Yes, this applies only until the sculpture delivered and installed.

5.

Questions for Exhibit B- Method of Compensation

2.0 Because we will be using an existing mold, will the

Deliverable II be paid upon approval of the photos/sketches to start the fabrication of the sculpture?

Yes.

DOT-ITB-23-4009-CO

Addendum No. 1

# Questions Answers

6.

Questions Invitation to Bid Under Special Conditions:

Please confirm that there will be a .70% MFMP transaction fee. In the Standard Written Agreement, it states the MFMP transaction fee is 1%. Does this mean that there is a total of 8% in transaction fees on this project?

The correct MFMP Transaction Fee is 0.70%.

The Standard Written Agreement will be modified when the contract is executed.

7.

14. Acceptance Will a representative be able to approve the bronze sculpture by photos and video before our team brings it out for installation?

Yes.

8.

Questions for State of Florida PUR 1000 General Contract Conditions

28. Advertising.

Because we are utilizing an existing mold made for another customer, there are images of this sculpture already posted and released to the press. We are utilizing the customers mold for this project and he has approved the use of this mold. Would we be required to have him sign an NDA for this reason? Is this project considered confidential?

This project is not confidential and regards to the NDA, this is an internal business decision.

9.

34. Contractor Employees, Subcontractors and Other Agents.

We are a small company and do not provide health insurance. Is this an issue?

Insurance is an internal business decision, and this is the Contractor’s responsibility to undertake the necessary insurance as stated in PUR 1000.

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this document by completing and returning to the Procurement Office with their Bid via email at D4.Purch@dot.state.fl.us , by no later than the time and date of the proposal opening. Failure to do so may subject the Bidder to disqualification.

_______Cynthia Oxley________ Procurement Agent

_____________________________________Bidder

_____________________________________Address

_____________________________________Submitted by (Signature)

Failure to file a 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.

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