Addendum Q&A.pdf

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Commissioners

Rodney Barreto

Chairman

Coral Gables

Steven Hudson

Vice Chairman

Fort Lauderdale

Preston Farrior

Tampa

Joshua Kellam

Palm Beach Gardens

Gary Lester

Oxford

Albert Maury

Coral Gables

Sonya Rood

St. Augustine

Office of the

Executive Director

Roger A. Young

Executive Director

Charles “Rett” Boyd

Assistant Executive Director

George Warthen

Chief Conservation Officer

Jessica Crawford

Chief of Staff

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DATE: APRIL 28, 2026

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 25/26-99

BID TITLE: CATTLE LEASE DINNER ISLAND RANCH WMA CARACARA

UNIT

UPDATE: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The enclosed addendum has been issued for consideration in the preparation of your response to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s

(FWC) Solicitation No. FWC 25/26-99, “Cattle Lease Dinner Island Ranch

WMA Caracara Unit”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 2:30

PM (ET) on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

A response received after the exact time specified will not be considered.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), 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. Written notices, formal requests and proceedings must conform with the requirements set forth in

Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Protests must be filed with the Purchasing Office, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875

Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160 within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), F.S. and Chapter 28-110, F.A.C.

Sincerely, Xavier Wilson

FWC Procurement Manager

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2

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QUESTION #1

Fence: When was the last time the entire perimeter and interion fences and gates were assessed and what was the final assessment? How much fence is in need of repair and is a map available of the areas to be repaired? If new fencing is required can it be done as in-kind service and the cost deducted from the lease?

ANSWER #1

The Commission is not aware of a formal/final assessment of the fences and gates, however, the fence is in serviceable condition. To date, 149,802 linear feet of boundary fence has been installed in the past two years, see below map for new fence locations.

Service performed by the Contractor may not be deducted from the lease.

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QUESTION #2

Water Holes: If the water holes or canals are needed to be cleaned who is responsible? Also is there the possibility of in-kind service to be deducted from the lease if canals, ditches or water holes need to be cleaned?

ANSWER #2

With written approval from the Commission, the Contractor may be allowed to maintain already existing watering holes at their own expense. The Commission would have the right, not the responsibility, to clean watering holes and canals.

Service performed by the Contractor may not be deducted from the lease.

QUESTION #3

NRCS: Can the NRCS be utilized to help manage and install interior fencing, solar pumps, invasive species, etc? Can the existing water wells be utilized for solar water pumping? Is there a map of the existing water wells?

ANSWER #3

No, NRCS cannot be used. Solar water pumping from existing wells requires prior approval from the Commission. The Commission does not have a map of existing water wells.

QUESTION #4

Lodging: Are there any options to lodge on the property? Possibly a campsite to be utilized and if so is there water and electricity available?

ANSWER #4

No, lodging is not allowed on the property.

QUESTION #5

Invasives: Is there a map to show Tropical soda apple areas of infestation? Also who is responsible for treating other invasives such as cogon grass, smut grass, Ligodium, Brazilian Peppers, etc? If treatment is needed is there the possibility of providing in-kind service and the expense be deducted from the lease cost?

ANSWER #5

There is no map showing tropical soda apple infestations. The Commission is responsible for treating invasive species.

Service performed by the Contractor may not be deducted from the lease.

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QUESTION #6

Can you provide who the current tenant is and share their lease cost and requirements they were under to hold the lease?

ANSWER #6

The current tenant is Hilliard Brothers of Florida, LLLP. The stocking rate is $385.00 per animal unit. The current lease is a short-term lease and the requirements for the new lease are in accordance with the Invitation To Bid.

QUESTION #7

I understand you do an annual inspection. Each year from Jan-Apr has the most recent been completed if so can the audit report be shared and let us know the status of how the tenant was scored or graded?

ANSWER #7

The requirement for an annual inspection is new and no past inspection information is available.

QUESTION #8

We wanted to find out what roads are we supposed to maintain. And what does the “maintain” involve?

ANSWER #8

WMA roads are identified in Figure 1. See 6.3. of the Scope of Work for road-related specifications.

QUESTION #9

Also are we able to put cow pens off of 833?

ANSWER #9

‘Grazing accoutrements’ to improve grazing, such as new cow pens, require written permission by the Commission’s Contract Manager. The Contractor would own and maintain the pens and must remove them prior to vacating the property at the end of their lessee.

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