DOT-ITN-25-2024-JB Addendum 1.pdf

Florida Department of Transportation

RON DESANTIS

GOVERNOR

1109 South Marion Avenue Lake City, FL 32025-5874

JARED W. PERDUE, P.E.

SECRETARY

Improve Safety, Enhance Mobility, Inspire Innovation www.fdot.gov

DISTRICT TWO

PROCUREMENT OFFICE

ADDENDUM 1

DOT-ITN-25-2024-JB

Assessment of Innovative Ideas, Problem Statements, and Challenges

Addendum No. 1 hereby incorporates the following:

1. Provides Answers to Questions received.

The Bidder must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by completing and returning to the Procurement Office with its bid package by or before the time and date of the bid opening. Failure to do so may deem the Bidder non-responsive.

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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.

Note: All written questions are reproduced in the same format as submitted by the Respondent.

Question Answer

1. Regarding the scope in Exhibit A: Can FDOT confirm that the expected work would include innovations such as: Asset management and smart prioritization of spend, Disaster recovery leveraging new technologies, Traffic and mobility management, Internal operation automation, Materials or engineering design innovation, Workforce innovation and change management, and others. Are these examples aligned with the types of innovations FDOT intends to focus on under this engagement? Any other example innovative ideas that we may consider in scope?

1. Yes, these examples are aligned with the expectations. While not all will be the primary focus, they are possible uses of the contract. (ex.

internal operation automation and workforce innovation and change management)

2. We also anticipate that this work can involve internal operational improvements (e.g., procurement processes, staffing models) for FDOT. Can you confirm if this is in-scope?

2. Yes, however; these areas may not be the primary focus of the work, but this type of work is a possibility.

3. We understand this is a pilot contract; have there been historical efforts (within or outside of FDOT) similar to this in the past we should be aware of?

3. Not that we are aware of at this time.

4. We understand the budget is currently set for $50K / district / year with room to expand. What is the anticipated # of task orders within a year (in the initial 5 years)?

4. Unknown at this time.

5. With respect to Section 7, requirement 13, does FDOT require that the contractor have a physical presence in Florida? What level of remote work is allowed, with the guarantee that the contractor can be physically present in FDOT offices as needed?

5. Physical presence in Florida is not required;

however, there will be required in-person meetings and need for communication.

6. Can you provide additional typical examples or expectations for use of the requirements in Section 8 (equipment, mobilization, response) as it relates to the Scope of Work in this contract?

6. Additional examples are not available currently.

Equipment is not a requirement but in the event it is necessary, it will be provided by the vendor

7. Who is the primary customer / target for the vendor’s work (e.g., all districts)?

7. Mainly District 2, but all Districts and FDOT in general will have the ability for challenge statements to be evaluated.

8. Who is the contract sponsor—both from an executive leadership perspective and in

8. The contract is being managed out of the District Two Planning and Environmental Management terms of the program area overseeing this engagement?

Office (PLEMO) which is in Production under Larry Parks.

9. How many contracts does FDOT intend to award as part of this ITN process?

9. One (1)

10. Can you provide more guidance on the Technical proposal mentioned in the checklist? We could not locate that information

10. Not required for this contract. Please see the top section of ITN checklist for more information.

11. Can you provide Exhibit C, which we could not locate – we would like to review details on the Unit Rates mentioned in the contract?

11. Exhibit C will be provided later in the negotiation process.