FWC 22-23-25 Addendum 1 FINAL.pdf

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DATE: JANUARY 31, 2023

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 22/23-25

BID TITLE: BABCOCK/WEBB WMA FENCE REMOVAL/RAISING

UPDATE: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, SCOPE OF WORK

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 22/23-25, “BABCOCK/WEBB WMA FENCE

REMOVAL/RAISING”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 10:30

AM (ET) on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

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, Christopher Melkun, FWC Procurement Manager

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2

BEGIN ADDENDUM

QUESTION #1

Are the cattle on the worksite going to be moved during the process of the job?

ANSWER #1

No, cattle will be within the boundaries of the Babcock/Webb WMA during removal/raising of fences. The contractor will be responsible for keeping cattle within the boundary of the Babcock/Webb WMA during removal/raising of fences and will be responsible for maintaining boundary fence integrity during non-work hours to ensure no cattle escape the boundary fence system.

QUESTION #2

How far from Jobsite will staging of the supplied fencing material be located?

ANSWER #2

FWC will stage fencing materials at the eastern boundary of the Babcock/Webb WMA at a staging point that is located on a main area road. The staging site will be within 3 miles of all fence removal/raising sites for the duration of the project.

QUESTION #3

Will equipment be allowed to be left on worksite?

ANSWER #3

Yes, within the boundary of the Babcock/Webb WMA.

QUESTION #4

Is fence going to be put back in the same way it currently exists now? For example, are the inset gate entrances going to be put back as they are now or will they be inline with the new fence.

ANSWER #4

The fence will be raised as it currently exists now.

QUESTION #5

How often is a brace required as in footage?

ANSWER #5

An in-line H-brace is required every ¼ mile or 1,320 feet.

QUESTION #6

If I’m exempt from workers compensation insurance, is it still required for the bid?

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 3

ANSWER #6

Workers’ Compensation exemptions are accepted to the extent required by Florida law.

SCOPE OF WORK

FWC 22/23-25

BABCOCK/WEBB WMA FENCE REMOVAL/RAISING

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Once the project is initiated, it must continue to completion in a systematic and contiguous manner, unless unavoidable delays (as determined by FWC) are encountered.

2. The Contractor or Contractor’s employees shall abide by all rules and general area regulations of the Babcock/Webb WMA other than the work they are performing.

3. In performing work in this solicitation, all safety on site shall be sole responsibility of the

Contractor. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with work. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting and safeguarding the public in connection with the work and project sites.

4. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove all extraneous materials, equipment, debris and trash associated with the project from the area before final payment will be awarded. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to see that the area is cleaned upon completion of the project.

5. Secondary impacts on roads, trails, and natural areas shall be minimized as much as practical. The Contractor shall be responsible for the conduct of hired personnel at all times within Babcock/Webb WMA.

6. No equipment shall be operated in a manner that significantly damages natural resources or infrastructure on the Babcock/Webb WMA.

7. For the purposes of prescribed burning, hunts or other FWC operations, the Contractor may be required with short notice to stop work at a particular project area and/or relocate to another project area.

8. An in-line H-brace is required every ¼ mile or 1,320 feet.

END ADDENDUM