FWC 21.22-80 Addendum 2 FINAL.pdf

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Commissioners Rodney Barreto Chairman Coral Gables

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DATE: APRIL 7, 2022

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 21/22-80

BID TITLE: FWC AVIATION HELICOPTER AIRCRAFT PURCHASE WITH

LAW ENFORCEMENT MODIFICATIONS

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 21/22-80, “FWC AVIATION HELICOPTER AIRCRAFT

PURCHASE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT MODIFICATIONS”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 2:30 PM (ET) on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

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, Ashley Strickland, FWC Procurement Manager

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QUESTION #1

With the PO having a three-year validity will the commission accept a pricing sheet for each year?

ANSWER #1

No, please see the price sheet, located on page 15, of the ITB.

QUESTION #2

Can term date of aircraft delivery be expanded to 120 days after contractor receives the aircraft from Bell stock and does the completion at contracts facility?

ANSWER #2

Please see Section 1.1 of the Scope of Work, for the completion date.

QUESTION #3

No monitor, Flir, or mapping system listed. Does the FWC want the aircraft electrically and structurally provisioned for the systems?

ANSWER #3

The provisions for the monitors will be completed by the modification vendors, which is in a separate bid that will be posted at a later date.

QUESTION #4

In the past the searchlight called out in the ITC is too bright for NVIS STC. Will the FWC accept a different searchlight?

ANSWER #4

Yes, we will accept a separate solution.

QUESTION #5

Would the FWC be willing to accept a later aircraft acceptance if proposed?

ANSWER #5

No, FWC is looking to acquire (1) one, with the option of acquiring (2) two model year 2022-2023 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Basic Aircraft

QUESTION #6

On the 505 FWC is requesting a steerable searchlight that is the HID version from Bell/Aeronautical Accessories. That light may not cause an issue, but we did have a very hard time completing the NVG certification with this light on the belly of the Bell 407, but on the 505 there is not that option. Could the searchlight be substituted?

ANSWER #6

Yes.

QUESTION #7

FWC requests competitive pricing for the acquisition of (1) one, with the option of acquiring (2) two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X’s. When does the Commission anticipate the other two aircraft to be completed/delivered, should they choose the option to acquire additional aircraft? When will the bidder know if FWC will be ordering additional ships? (Reference Scope of Work, Purpose, page 10).

ANSWER #7

To clarify, as of now, FWC requests competitive pricing for 1 Bell 505, with the option of purchase 1 additional Bell 505, totaling 2 new Bell 505’s.

QUESTION #8

Please clarify the location as to where the Commission wants the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X to be delivered. Will this be the same delivery location for the other two aircraft, should FWC choose to acquire additional aircraft? (Reference Scope of Work, 1. Initial Term Completion Date, 1.1., page 10)

ANSWER #8

An additional bid will be posted for equipment and installation. The vendor awarded that bid will be the point of delivery for the helicopter. FWC will notify the awarded vendor of this bid (FWC 21/22-80), the location of where the helicopter is to be delivered, when a vendor is awarded the bid for equipment and installation. To clarify, FWC requests competitive pricing for 1 Bell 505, with the option of purchase 1 additional Bell 505, totaling 2 new Bell 505’s.

QUESTION #9

Will the Commission accept a proposal that provides an alternate delivery schedule?

(Reference Scope of Work, 1. Initial Term Completion Date, 1.2., page 10)

ANSWER #9

No. please refer to Section 1.1 of the Scope of Work for the completion date.

QUESTION #10

Regarding Section 4 of the Scope of Work, the Nightscanner HID+ (700K candlepower) (AA) is NOT compatible with the Aerodynamix NVG Cockpit Lighting. Will the Commission accept a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X configuration without the Nightscanner HID+? The bidder believes the cockpit lighting to be a more essential system than the Nightscanner. Would the Commission consider removing the Nightscanner HID+ (700K candlepower) from the aircraft specifications? (Reference Scope of Work, 4. 2022-2023 Bell

505 Jet Ranger X Basic Aircraft and Modifications, 4.1.1. Avionics j. and 4.1.3. Exterior l., page 12 and 14)

Answer #10

A substitute would be acceptable if a moveable landing light can be found through a different vendor.

QUESTION #11

Please confirm the paint scheme, exterior decal(s), and any other current fleet paint codes the FWC wants included on bidder proposal? (Reference Scope of Work, 4. 2022-2023 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Basic Aircraft and Modifications, 4.1.3. Exterior o., page 14)

ANSWER #11

Top Base Coat – Imron Medium Solids N5460 Platinum

Bottom Base coat – Imron Medium Solids 1317 DK Green

Stripe – Imron Medium Solids N5655 LT Saddle

Decals – FWC Badge, Logo, and “Law Enforcement” decal location to be determined by FWC

QUESTION #12

Please confirm the Commission requires x3 Audio panels, two for the pilots (located in the instrument panel or pedestal) and one located in the Center Console (between the pilot's seats) for the Aft cabin passengers for each aircraft? (Reference Scope of Work, 4. 2022- 2023 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Basic Aircraft and Modifications, 4.1.1. Avionics g., page 14)

ANSWER #12

Yes. FWC prefers the 3 panels described in the scope of work. If this configuration is not acceptable, FWC would be willing to accept a substitute.

QUESTION #13

Please confirm that in 4.1.1. Avionics k. there is a typo in ‘Expanded Instrument Panel without air conditioning – 15-inch monitor (AA)’. This should read instead as ‘with air conditioning’ instead of ‘without’, as FWC has indicated that Air Conditioning systems are a required interior modification. Please note that a separate line-item will need to be created under section 4 of the Scope of Work to call out the 15-inch monitor, as the Expanded Instrument Panel and 15-inch monitor are two separate items. Please confirm that FWC is amenable to these changes? (Reference Scope of Work, 4. 2022-2023 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Basic Aircraft and Modifications, 4.1.1. Avionics k. and 4.1.2. Interior and Cabin c. & d., page 14)

ANSWER #13

Correct. FWC is requiring air conditioning. If the changes as stated in the question are necessary, FWC is good with the change.

QUESTION #14

Training. Please confirm under section 4.1.4. Training b. – are the 4 additional trainings for each individual aircraft (i.e., 4 additional trainings per 505 purchased) or for the whole program (i.e., 4 additional trainings for all 505s purchased)? Following that, under letters

c. & d., are the maintenance courses for each individual aircraft (i.e., 1 505 B2 Integrated Avionics Maintenance and 1 505 B1.3 Field Maintenance per 505 purchased) or for the whole program (i.e., 1 505 B2 Integrated Avionics Maintenance and 1 505 B1.3 Field Maintenance for all 505s purchased)? (Reference Scope of Work, 4. 2022-2023 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Basic Aircraft and Modifications, 4.1.4. Training a.-d., page 14)

ANSWER #14

FWC is requiring 4 additional pilots in addition to the 1 complimentary with the purchase of the Bell 505. No additional trainings are required.

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