FWC 22.23 91 ITB.pdf

FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

1875 ORANGE AVE E

TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311-6160

(850) 488-6551

INVITATION TO BID

FWC 22/23-91

ALUMINUM CATAMARAN LANDING CRAFT

ITB BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

Purpose: The intent of this bid is to obtain competitive pricing for the creation of a 30-foot custom catamaran style aluminum landing craft, per the specifications contained herein. Only responsive and responsible Contractors will be considered for award of this Invitation to Bid (ITB).

Responsive: To be responsive, a bid must constitute a definite, firm, unqualified and unconditional offer to meet all of the material terms of this ITB. Material terms are those that could affect the price, quantity, quality, or delivery. Also included as material terms are those which are clearly identified in this ITB and which, for reasons of policy, must be complied with at risk of bid rejection for non-responsiveness.

Non-Responsive: Any submission that does not comply with this ITB in any way, does not contain all the properly signed forms, supplements or deviates from the Bid requirements or has an incomplete Price Sheet may be considered nonresponsive at the discretion of the Procurement Manager.

Responsible Companies: The Commission shall only consider responsible companies. Responsible companies are those that have, in the sole judgment of the Commission, the financial ability, experience, resources, skills, capability, reliability and business integrity necessary to perform the requirements of the contract. The Commission may also consider references and quality to determine the responsibility of the bid. The Commission reserves the right to use any information, whether supplied through the Bidder’s submission or otherwise obtained, in determining responsibility.

Rejection of Bids: The Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any minor irregularity in the submissions received in response to this ITB. The Commission reserves the right to consider all information, whether submitted or otherwise, to determine responsiveness and responsibility and to reject bids accordingly.

Name of Business: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Business Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ State: _____________________________ Zip code: ______________________________________

Phone: ___________________________ Fax: _______________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Federal Employer Identification Number: ____________________

The undersigned attest to the following:

“We understand all of the terms, conditions and the specifications contained herein and agree to abide by all of the terms, conditions and the specifications in their entirety.

Authorized Signature (Manual): ________________________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature Name (Typed) and Title: __________________________________________________________________________

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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SCHEDULE DUE DATE METHOD

Bid Advertised April 24, 2023 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

(VIP)

Deadline for Questions

Must be received

PRIOR to:

May 1, 2023

@ 5:00 PM ET

See Deadline for Questions Clause

Anticipated date for Responses to Written Questions May 3, 2023 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

SEALED BIDS DUE

(REMEMBER: The bid number should be clearly marked on envelope)

Must be received

PRIOR to:

May 10, 2023

@ 3:30 PM ET

Mailing Address:

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation

Commission

Attn: Purchasing

1875 Orange Ave E

Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160

Submissions are due BEFORE the date and time of the public opening.

Public Bid Opening May 10, 2023

@ 3:30 PM ET

Public Opening Options for Attendance:

-In Person-

1875 Orange Ave E

Tallahassee, FL 32311-6160

-Teleconference-

Conference call phone number:

1.888.585.9008

Conference room number: 218-721-199

Anticipated Date of Intended

Award May 17, 2023 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

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GENERAL CONDITIONS

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC or Commission) mission is to manage fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. The Commission administers six (6) major programs including habitat and species conservation, freshwater fisheries management, law enforcement, marine fisheries management, hunting and game management and fish and wildlife research.

A Bidder submitting a bid shall be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and where required, the Sunbiz system prior to the bid opening. Business entities which must be on file with Sunbiz include the following foreign and domestic entities: Corporations for and not for profit, Limited Liability

Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP) including Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (LLLP), and organizations doing business under a fictitious name (DBA). A Bidder may not be considered for an award, if not registered in the MFMP and Sunbiz system. The Bidder’s registration address and federal employer identification (FEID) number should match the Bidder’s address and FEID number listed on the

Bidder Acknowledgment form (page 1).

Certified Minority-owned, Woman-owned and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, as certified by the State of Florida Office of Supplier Diversity, are encouraged by the Commission to participate in the bidding process.

Bids from Bidders shall include all necessary equipment to complete the job. The bidder is required to supply all specified documentation when submitting a bid for this project.

Please note:

• The terms “Contract,” “Agreement” and “Purchase Order” are used interchangeably in the document.

• The terms “Commodities” and “Goods” are used interchangeably in the document.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PUR 1000 and PUR1001 are hereby incorporated by reference. PUR1000 and PUR1001 can be found at the Department of Management Services website at the following link:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_agency_resources/state_purc hasing_pur_forms

The following terms and conditions take precedence over the PUR1001 and PUR1000 forms where applicable. The Commission objects to and shall not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by a Bidder or Contractor, including any appearing in documents attached as part of a Bidder’s response.

In signing and submitting its bid, a Bidder agrees that any additional terms or conditions, whether submitted intentionally or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect. Failure to comply with terms and conditions, including those specifying information that must be submitted with a bid, shall be grounds for rejecting a bid.

The terms and conditions of Attachment A, Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, are hereby incorporated into this solicitation. Any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the terms and conditions of this solicitation and the terms and conditions contained in Attachment A .

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PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Kyle Dove kyle.dove@myfwc.com

TERM

The contract will be effective for four years upon issuance of Purchase Order.

SUBCONTRACTS

Subcontracting IS permitted pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of the Purchase Order.

DIVERSITY

The Commission is committed to supporting Florida’s diverse business industry and population through ensuring participation by minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises in the economic life of the state. The State of Florida Mentor Protégé Program connects minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises with private corporations for business development mentoring. We strongly encourage contractors doing business with the State of Florida to consider this initiative. For more information on the

Mentor Protégé Program, please contact the Office of Supplier Diversity at (850) 487-0915 or osdinfo@dms.myflorida.com.

FWC encourages diversity in its procurement program and requests that all subcontracting opportunities afforded by this solicitation enthusiastically embrace diversity. The award of subcontracts should reflect the vast array of citizens in the State of Florida. Bidders can visit the Office of Supplier Diversity website for information on certified business enterprises that may be considered for subcontracting opportunities.

VERBAL INSTRUCTION PROCEDURE

Bidders may not consider any verbal instructions as binding upon the Commission. No negotiations, discussions, or actions shall be initiated or executed by the Bidder as a result of any discussion with any

Commission employee. Only those communications from the Commission that are in writing, may be considered as a duly authorized expression on behalf of the Commission.

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS

Any questions from Bidders that require an official FWC answer concerning this project shall be submitted in writing to the Procurement Manager. Questions must be received no later than the date and time specified in the Calendar of Events (Page 2). Questions may be sent via email with the solicitation number in the subject line. It is the responsibility of the bidder to confirm receipt of questions if needed.

If questions are received, an addendum will be issued and shall be posted on the Vendor Information Portal

(https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com).

LIMITATION ON BIDDER CONTACT DURING SOLICITATION PERIOD

Bidders to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the Commission posting the notice of intended award, (i.e., the 72-hour posting period excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays) any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the Procurement Manager or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

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BIDDER SPECIFICATION INQUIRIES

If the specifications of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) could restrict potential Bidder competition, the Bidder has 72 hours within which to request to the Commission that the specification(s) be changed. The

Procurement Manager must receive the written request within 72 hours after the posting date of the ITB.

Requested changes to the Commission’s specifications shall include the Bidder’s concerns regarding restricting competition, provide detailed justification, and provide recommended changes to the specification(s). A Bidder’s failure to request changes by the prescribed date and time shall be considered to constitute the Bidder’s acceptance of the Commission’s specifications.

The Commission shall determine what change(s) to the ITB is acceptable to the Commission. If accepted, the Commission shall issue an addendum reflecting the change(s) to the ITB, which shall be posted to the

Vendor Information Portal (https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com).

It is up to the bidder to ensure that everything is included as required by the Commission’s Purchasing

Office. It is not the Commission’s responsibility to mail or fax any forms to a potential Contractor. Bid packet information may also be requested from the Commission’s Purchasing Section by calling (850) 488-

6551. Please have bid number and Bidder information available when requesting any information.

ADDENDUMS

If the Commission finds it necessary to supplement, modify or interpret any portion of the specifications or documents or answer any Bidder questions during the ITB period an addendum shall be posted on the

Vendor Information Portal internet site. Each Bidder is responsible for monitoring the Vendor Information

Portal website (https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com) for new or changing information relative to this procurement. The Commission bears no responsibility for any delays, or resulting impacts, associated with a

Bidder’s failure to obtain the information made available through the Vendor Information Portal.

BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT

In order for this bid to be valid, the bid must be completed in its entirety, signed by the Bidder and returned, as part of the bid or the bid will be rejected. By affixing your signature to the ITB Bidder Acknowledgement

Form (page 1), the Bidder hereby states that the Bidder has read all bid specifications and conditions and agrees to all terms, conditions, provisions, specifications, and is currently licensed to do business within the

State of Florida, if required by State or Federal Law, for the services or commodities the Bidder will provide the Commission under these bid specifications.

REFERENCES

Each prospective Bidder shall provide a minimum of three (3) references for similar projects completed.

Current contact names and phone numbers shall be included with the bid package. See the attached references form for more detail.

IDENTICAL TIE BIDS

Preference shall be given to businesses with drug-free workplace programs. If two (2) or more bids which are equal with respect to price, quality, and service are received by the State or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process.

Contractors must complete the Identical Tie Bid / Drug Free Workplace form (Attachment B) provided and return it with their bid.

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SUPPORTING/SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Commission requires that bidders submit all required technical, specification, and other supporting information with their bid, so that a detailed analysis and determination can be made, by the Contract

Manager that the product/service offered meets this ITB’s specifications and that other requirements of this ITB have been met. However, provided a bid meets the requirements for a definite, firm, unqualified, and unconditional offer, the Commission reserves the right to request supplemental information from the bidder after the bids have been opened to ensure that the products/services offered completely meet this

ITB’s requirements. The requirement for such supplemental information will be at the reasonable discretion of the Commission and may include the requirement that a bidder will provide a sample product(s) so that the Commission can make a first-hand examination and determination.

A bidder's failure to provide this supplemental information or the product sample(s), within the time set by the Commission, will cause the Commission to consider the Contractor non-responsive and reject the

Contractor’s bid.

CONFIDENTIALITY/PUBLIC RECORDS LAW

Bidders are cautioned that Florida law generously defines what constitutes a public record and grants broad rights of public access to those records; see, for example, section 119.07, F.S. If a Bidder believes that its response contains information that is confidential or exempt from disclosure under Florida Law, the Bidder shall clearly segregate and mark that information (for example, stamp each page "Confidential" and place it in an envelope marked "Confidential") and briefly describe in writing the grounds and specific legal citations for claiming exemption from the public records law. If after the notice of intended decision or thirty (30) days after bid opening, whichever is earlier, the Commission receives a public record request related to the solicitation, the Commission will provide copies of public records that are not exempt to the requester. The Commission will endeavor to provide notice to the Bidder of all public records requests received related to documents provided by the Bidder that were marked pursuant to this paragraph. In no event shall the Bidder hold the Commission or any of its employees or agents liable for disclosing, or otherwise failing to protect the confidentiality of, information submitted in response to this solicitation.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

All bids shall be submitted in a SEALED ENVELOPE addressed to:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Attn: Purchasing

1875 Orange Ave E

Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160.

The envelope shall be plainly marked on the outside with: BID NUMBER, DATE AND TIME OF THE BID

OPENING.

THE COMMISSION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPENING OF ANY ENVELOPES THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY

MARKED.

PLEASE NOTE: The Commission’s official business hours of operation are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays. Selecting delivery services, such as next day first delivery, may result in attempted delivery prior to opening or closing, and the Commission will not be available to accept those deliveries. THE COMMISSION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LATE SUBMISSIONS DUE TO COMPLICATIONS

RELATED TO SELECTED DELIVERY SERVICES.

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SOLICITATION PUBLIC OPENING

The public opening of this bid will be conducted at the date, time and method specified on the Calendar of

Events (Page 2). BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DATE AND TIME WILL BE REJECTED.

Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any related meeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodations are needed because of a disability, please contact the Purchasing Section at (850) 488-6551 at least three (3) workdays prior to the opening.

AWARDED BID/INSPECTION

The Commission will award the bid to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the lowest bid price.

If deemed necessary, an interview with the bidder by the Contract Manager may be required before the bid is awarded.

The Commission reserves the right to inspect the prospective Contractor’s materials and background record prior to making an award of the Contract. If the Contract Manager determines the lowest bidder does not have sufficient experience, equipment, etc. to meet the specifications of this ITB, the Commission reserves the right to reject the bidder and evaluate the next lowest bidder.

POSTING OF BID TABS

Bid Tabulations with Contractors identified as awarded bidders will be posted electronically as Agency

Decisions on the Department of Management Services Vendor Information Portal as a Public Notice. The

Agency Decision may be viewed at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com, and will remain posted for a period of 72 hours. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3)(b), F.S., shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S.

Awarded Bidders are instructed not to proceed until a Purchase Order, Formal Written Contract, Lease, Notice to Proceed, or some other form of written notice is given to the Contractor by the Commission. A company or person who proceeds prior to receiving a Purchase Order, Formal Written Contract, Lease, Notice to Proceed, or some other form of written notice from the Commission does so without a contract and at their own risk.

Sealed bids, proposals, or replies received by an agency pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until such time as the agency provides notice of an intended decision or until thirty (30) days after opening the bids, proposals, or final replies, whichever is earlier.

SCOPE CHANGES AFTER CONTRACT EXECUTION

The Commission shall provide written notice to the successful bidder thirty (30) days in advance of any

Commission required changes to the technical specifications and/or scope of service that affect the successful bidder’s ability to provide the service as specified herein. Any changes that are other than purely administrative changes will require a change order.

FWC CONTRACT MANAGER

The FWC employee identified as the Contract Manager shall perform the following on behalf of the FWC:

• review, verify, and approve receipt of services/deliverables from the Contractor;

• submit requests for change orders/amendments/renewals, if applicable;

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• review, verify, and approve invoices from the Contractor; and, if applicable, complete the

Certificate of Contract Completion form; and

• maintain an official record of all correspondence between the Commission and the Contractor and forward the original correspondence to the Procurement Manager for the official file.

DELIVERABLES

The following services or service tasks are identified as deliverables for the purposes of the subsequent

Contract:

a. Performance of all services set forth in the Scope of Work.

b. Submission of all invoicing, supporting documentation, Corrective Action Plans and reports.

NOTICE TO PROCEED

The awarded Bidder shall not initiate work under this contract until the required documentation been received by the Commission. The Contractor may begin work once it has received an official written Notice to Proceed (Attachment C) from the Contract Manager.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

If the Contractor fails to complete the work or the conditions of the Purchase Order and/or Change Orders by the completion date, the Commission shall have the right to deduct liquidated damages from any amount due and payable to the Contractor. Liquidated damages shall be assessed in the amount of $1,000 per calendar day of delay. Exceptions to this provision may be made if a delay is attributable to circumstances that are clearly beyond the control of the Contractor. The burden of proof of unavoidable delay shall rest with the Contractor and shall be supplied in a written form and submitted to the Contract Manager.

WARRANTIES/DAMAGED ITEMS/DELIVERY

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for providing or ensuring warranty coverage and/or warranty service on any and all items including goods, materials, or equipment provided to the Commission.

If Contractor is not the Manufacturer, all Manufacturer warranties must be passed through to the

Commission.

Delivery shall be made no later than the specified Delivery Date. The Contractor shall pay all costs associated with delivery and shall assume full responsibility for all item(s) damaged prior to the F.O.B.

destination delivery and agree to hold harmless the Commission of all responsibility for prosecuting damage claims.

The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for replacement of all defective or damaged goods within thirty (30) days of notice by the Commission of such defect or damage.

GUARANTEE

If products do not comply with the specifications contained herein, the Contractor shall replace the product(s), or the purchase price shall be refunded. The refund or the delivery of the replacement product(s) shall be made within thirty (30) days following the Contract Manager’s notification to the Contractor that the original product(s) was non-compliant. Costs of returning the original product(s) will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

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AUTHORIZED COMPENSATION

It is understood and agreed that all compensation under this ITB is specifically limited to the Contractor’s bid price accepted by the Commission, and to the specific procedure for payment established in this ITB and the Purchase Order executed pursuant to it. The Commission is not liable for any costs, fees, expenses, or any other compensation whatsoever incurred or charged by the Contractor, other than the bid price paid for the work specifically described in the Scope of Work, which work is actually accomplished and invoiced by the Contractor subsequent to the Commission’s notice to proceed (or other notice to begin work). Thus, the Commission is not liable for any costs incurred or charged by the Contractor in anticipation of responding to, or performing work described in, this ITB including, but not limited to, equipment or personnel procured by the Contractor in anticipation of such work. The Commission is not responsible to the Contractor for any loss or damages resulting from circumstances unforeseen at the time of publication of this ITB including, but not limited to, those resulting from a “force majeure”.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL REQUIREMENT

All corporations seeking to do business with the State shall, at the time of submitting a bid, be on file with the Department of State in accordance with provisions of Chapter 607, F.S.; similarly, partnerships seeking to do business with the State shall, at the time of submitting such bid, have complied with the applicable provisions of Chapter 620, F.S. For further information on required filing and forms, please go to the following sites: http://sunbiz.org or http://dos.myflorida.com.

USE OF CONTRACT BY OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND ELIGIBLE USERS

As provided in Chapter 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Section 287.042(16), F.S., other State of Florida agencies may purchase from the resulting contract of this ITB, provided that the

Department of Management Services has determined the contract’s use is cost effective and in the best interest of the State, and with the Contractor’s consent.

Other State of Florida governmental entities and eligible users may also request of the Contractor to be able to use this contract. If the Contractor agrees to other entities to utilize this ITB contract, such agencies shall coordinate their use of this contract with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in order to reduce scheduling conflicts.

CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The bidder is required to examine carefully the conditions and specifications of this bid and to be thoroughly informed regarding any and all requirements of the conditions and specifications.

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SCOPE OF WORK

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ALUMINUM CATAMARAN LANDING CRAFT

PURPOSE

The awarded contractor shall provide a new, custom thirty (30) foot long aluminum catamaran-style landing craft with two (2) 200 Horsepower Yamaha outboard motors and a triple-axle trailer. Items will also need to be delivered to FWC office in St. Petersburg, FL.

1. INITIAL TERM COMPLETION DATE

Delivery shall be completed by the Contractor by June 30, 2027.

2. VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

2.1. Custom fabricated aluminum landing craft; catamaran style landing craft with the following dimensions:

2.1.1. Hull length: 30 feet

2.1.2. Beam: 8 feet 6 inches

2.1.3. Person and cargo capacity: minimum 3,500 lbs.

2.1.4. Motors: Twin 200HP Yamaha Four Stroke Outboard Motors

2.1.5. Fuel tanks: 100-gallon total capacity

2.1.6. Bow door clearance: 64 inches

2.1.7. Bottom plating: ¼ inch 5086-H116 aluminum

2.1.8. Side plating: ¼ inch 5052-H32 aluminum

2.1.9. Deck plating: 3/16 inch 5052-H32 aluminum

2.1.10. Centerline vertical keel: 3/8-inch x 3 inches 6061-T6 aluminum alloy

2.2. Hull

2.2.1. Catamaran landing craft with a low-profile tunnel connecting the two longitudinally aligned hulls and a 64-inch-wide bow door.

2.2.2. Tunnel shall be in the water while at rest to add stability and flotation.

2.2.3. Hull will have watertight, structural bulkheads.

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2.2.4. 8-inch welded aluminum inspection hatches shall be installed to provide access to below deck compartments.

2.2.5. Six (6) 10-inch welded aluminum cleats installed, three (3) per side.

2.2.6. ¾ inch aluminum double pad eye welded on centerline of bow

2.2.7. ¼ inch rolled plate, 7-inch radius bow corners on both sides of bow opening

2.2.8. Transom set up for twin outboards, 103° off baseline for proper trim

2.2.9. Motor well: self-bailing with two 2.5-inch pipe drains running through transom with rubber flappers to divert water from entering slop well when boat is in reverse.

2.2.10. Full width cross seat/locker forward of the motor well to house batteries, fuel filter systems and general storage with aluminum frame, stainless steel lockable T-handles, welded aluminum hinges with grease fitting, stainless steel pins and 1/8” thick neoprene hatch seal.

2.2.11. 316 series stainless steel fastening hardware to be used throughout the vessel.

2.2.12. Hull will incorporate a 2-inch pipe gunnel.

2.2.13. Non-Skid deck coating shall be applied to all main deck walking surfaces.

2.3. Welding

2.3.1. Hull and superstructure shall be constructed of marine grade aluminum and MIG (metal inert gas) welded throughout.

2.3.2. All weld seams in the hull shall be welded 100%, both interior and exterior.

2.3.3. All surface areas shall be shiny, mill finish with no grind marks, splatters or blemishes.

2.4. Hull Outfitting

2.4.1. 1-1/4-inch Schedule 40 pipe safety railings shall be installed 32 inches above main deck along port and starboard sides from stern to midship.

2.4.2. One (1) ¼ inch x 4-inch beaching wear plate shall be installed on the bow forefoot.

2.4.3. Six (6) open scuppers installed flush with the deck and midship and two (2) large pipe drains in the stern shall create a self-bailing main deck. Drains and scuppers shall be sized and installed in accordance with American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) deck drainage requirements.

2.4.4. One (1) 15-inch x 2-inch welded aluminum deck hatch shall be installed on the main deck.

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2.4.5. One (1) Divers Dream 5 lb. zinc anode shall be installed on a bracket that is welded to the transom.

2.5. Bow Door Outfitting

2.5.1. 64-inch-wide drop-down bow door shall be installed.

2.5.2. Hull shall incorporate port and starboard bow lockers framing the door opening.

2.5.3. A 12V Warn VRX-35 winch spooled with fifty (50) feet of synthetic line shall be installed for opening and closing the bow door.

2.5.4. Winch cable will run through stainless steel cheek pulleys on each side of door, providing equal tension on both sides when opened and closed. Aluminum roller sheaves shall be installed on the gunnel.

2.5.5. Bow door shall have two (2) ¾-inch stainless steel positive locking pins to prevent bow door opening while underway.

2.5.6. Replaceable rubber gasket to seal the bow door watertight when closed.

2.5.7. Inside face of the bow door shall be double plated for a smooth working surface.

2.5.8. Switches to operate bow door winch shall be installed locally and at the main console.

2.6. Fuel System

2.6.1. Dual 50-gallon non-integral fuel tanks built from ¼-inch plate, pressure tested to 4 PSI and bolted to hull framing using stainless steel fasteners.

2.6.2. Two fuel/water separators shall be installed complete with shut off valves, filters to be Racor 320 or equivalent.

2.6.3. Fuel system must comply with U.S. diurnal emission standards.

2.6.4. 12V 140 CFM bilge blower installed in fuel tank compartment.

2.7. Console

2.7.1. Aluminum control console, flush mounted console access panel on the forward side of console for ease of maintenance.

2.7.2. ECHOMAP UHD 94sv Chart plotter/Fish finder Combo (or better with approval from contract manager) with GT54 Transducer and US Coastal G3 charts to be installed on console.

2.7.3. Marine VHF (very high frequency) radio and antenna mounted at console.

2.7.4. Aft side of console will include 3/16-inch welded aluminum weatherproof handles with 1-1/2-inch angle aluminum frame, key lockable 316 series stainless steel T-handle latches, welded 100-

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2.7.5. A winch attached to the front of the reinforced console with minimum capacity of 2,000 pounds, with at least 25 feet of line (minimum 2000-pound working load limit) to extend out through the bow ramp into the water.

2.8. Towing

2.8.1. A 4-inch schedule 80 aluminum pipe tow bitt with 1” 316 stainless crucifix pins shall be installed aft on centerline. The towing bitt shall be sized to accept one round turn and three figure eights of the towline.

2.8.2. A line parting knife shall be mounted in the vicinity of the tow bit.

2.8.3. A tow line guide shall be integrated into the motor guard.

2.9. Stern Guards and Platforms

2.9.1. A fixed aluminum guard made from 2-inch aluminum pipe shall be welded to the transom to protect the outboard motors.

2.9.2. One (1) small, welded aluminum swim step with non-skid shall be installed on the transom.

2.10. Electrical System

2.10.1. Electrical system shall be 12v DC with the following accessories:

a. One 12V 6-position waterproof distribution panel shall be installed on the console.

b. One 12V air horn shall be installed with momentary push button on dash.

c. One 12V power receptacle with weather cover shall be installed.

d. One dual USB outlet shall be installed.

e. Two 12V 2200 GPH bilge pumps shall be installed with auto float switch.

2.10.2. All electrical cable shall be marine grade copper tinned boat cable and labeled for each circuit.

a. Cables should be routed in wireways where possible. Where exposed to potential damage, all cables should be protected with rubber.

b. Electrical cable shall be sized in accordance with ABYC.

c. All cables are to be marked in accordance with electrical drawings.

2.10.3. All switches to be heavy-duty type and properly insulated.

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2.10.4. The electrical system shall be grounded, and the hull should not be used as part of a galvanic feeding loop.

2.11. Lighting

2.11.1. LED navigation lights shall be installed to United States Coast Guard requirements.

2.11.2. LED flood lights shall be installed on the front of the console. Lighting shall be sufficient to illuminate the deck at night, with a minimum of two lights.

2.12. Placards and Signage

2.12.1. A USCG rating placard shall be installed at the dash.

2.12.2. A bow door warning placard shall be installed adjacent to the bow door.

2.12.3. Bow door switch shall be mounted on a bow door switch placard.

2.12.4. Secondary bow door switch shall be mounted on a bow door switch placard.

2.13. Propulsion

2.13.1. Twin 200HP Yamaha four-stroke outboard engines (F200XB and LF200XB) with 25-inch shafts and stainless-steel propellers shall be installed.

2.13.2. Hydraulic steering system shall be installed. Installation to include helm pump, steering cylinder, solid tie bar and lines.

2.13.3. Two battery engine banks shall be installed. Batteries to be connected by selector switches allowing each engine to be started via either battery or with both in parallel.

2.13.4. Main helm shall be installed with twin engine mechanical binnacle with throttle and shift cables, CL5 digital touchscreen display and key switch with emergency shutoff lanyard.

2.13.5. Engines to be installed on hydraulic jack plates, designed for use in shallow water operations, with 6-inch vertical travel while underway.

2.13.6. Jack plates must include LED position gauges on the main console.

3. TRAILER SPECIFICATIONS

3.1. The contractor must supply one (1) trailer with the following specifications:

3.1.1. Minimum13,000-pound capacity.

3.1.2. Galvanized triple-axle bunk trailer

3.1.3. Electric over hydraulic disc brakes on all three axles.

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3.1.4. A 2-5/16-inch ball receiver

3.1.5. Manual strap winch

3.1.6. Safety chain,

3.1.7. Heavy duty jack stand,

3.1.8. Florida DOT approved lighting

3.1.9. Spare tire with carrier

a. Bunks must have strap notches to aid in picking the boat.

4. SEA TRIALS/TESTING

4.1. Vessel must undergo sea trials after completion to verify proper function and performance of all systems.

4.2. Vendor must perform sea trials with a representative of FWC and demonstrate satisfactory performance upon final delivery and prior to formal acceptance.

4.3. A representative of FWC must be present for the full duration of the sea trials.

4.4. The location of the sea trials will be discussed with the awarded vendor. Sea trials may be conducted in waters of close proximity to the manufacturing facility, if appropriate and approved by a representative of FWC.

4.5. . If the vessel is found to not be satisfactory at any point of the sea trials, the vendor is responsible for additional haul out and lay days.

4.6. Modifications and revisions to the vessel must be made within sixty (60) days of the conclusion of the original sea trials.

4.7. The Commission reserves the right to require the vendor to perform additional sea trials following any modifications or revisions.

5. DOCUMENTATION & LITERATURE

5.1. The awarded vendor must provide an operation and maintenance manual with the vessel. This manual shall include the following:

5.1.1. Original Equipment Manufacturer technical literature for all supplied equipment

5.1.2. Operator and Safety Instructions

5.2. Technical drawings related to the design and construction of the vessel shall be provided, including the following:

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5.2.1. As-Built Boat Drawings

5.2.2. As-Built Electrical System Drawings

5.3. The awarded vendor must provide original bill of sale and manufacturer’s Statement of Origin documents upon delivery of the vessel. Any other documentation needed to convey free and clear title and ownership of the vessel is required.

The awarded vendor must provide original bill of sale and manufacturer’s Statement of Origin documents upon delivery of the accompanying trailer. Any other documentation needed to convey free and clear title and ownership of the trailer is required.

6. DELIVERY AND INSPECTION

6.1. All components previously outlined within this scope of work must be delivered to the FWC Marine

Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory at 3700 54th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, Florida 33703.

6.2. Upon delivery, FWC will conduct a full inspection of the vessel, trailer, and components to ensure all specifications herein have been met.

6.3. Upon delivery, the vendor must provide two, complete sets of keys for the vessel. This includes, but is not limited to, keys for all doors, hatches, and the ignition of the vessel.

6.4. Delivery is included within the total timeframe of this project and shall not exceed the aforementioned days to final completion.

6.5. Any shipping or freight charges shall be included within the total bid price.

7. PAYMENT AND INVOICING

7.1. The Commission may receive approval to pursue advance payment of this project. Approval for advance payment is not guaranteed. Approval for advance payment may be rescinded at any time without notice.

7.2. Payment for any goods and services associated with this project requires the submission of an itemized invoice to the Contract Manager.

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PRICE SHEET

FWC 22/23-91

CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT ALTER THE PRICE SHEET IN ANY WAY.

Price quoted shall not contain any Federal or State sales or use taxes. The bidder recognizes that the State of Florida, by virtue of its sovereignty, is not required to pay taxes on services, goods and/or equipment purchased incident to such service. Quoted price shall include all necessary items to complete the project.

ALL ITEMS SHALL BE BID OR THE BID WILL BE REJECTED. THE BID WILL BE AWARDED TO

THE RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER THAT SUBMITS THE LOWEST TOTAL PRICE.

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 287.057(1)(a)1. AND 287.057(1)(a)2., F.S., EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL

SUPPLY A PRICE FOR EACH YEAR THAT A CONTRACT MAY BE RENEWED (SEE RENEWAL

CLAUSE).

TOTAL BID PRICE: $ ________________________________

BY SIGNING BELOW, I ATTEST THAT I HAVE READ THE ENTIRE BID AND AGREE TO FURNISH

EACH ITEM AT THE PRICE QUOTED ABOVE. I HEREBY AFFIRM I HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY

AGREEMENT OR COLLUSION AMONG BIDDERS IN RESTRAINT OF FREEDOM OF COMPETITION.

Contractor: _______________________________

Address: _________________________________

Signed: ___________________________________

Print Name: ______________________________

Title: ____________________________________

City/State/Zip: ____________________________

Phone: ___________________________________

Fax: _____________________________________

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REFERENCES

FWC 22/23-91

A minimum of three (3) references from persons or firms for whom the bidder has performed similar jobs as per the specifications in this bid must be supplied with the bid. The firms and/or contact persons should be available between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. If any reference is not available as stated above, this may be cause for rejection of the Bidder’s bid. Provide a description (scope of work) of each job.

NAME OF COMPANY: ___________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: _____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________

JOB DATE: _____________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION (SCOPE OF WORK): ______________________________________________________________

NAME OF COMPANY: ___________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: _____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________

JOB DATE: _____________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION (SCOPE OF WORK): ______________________________________________________________

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NAME OF COMPANY: ___________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: _____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________

JOB DATE: _____________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION (SCOPE OF WORK): ______________________________________________________________

CONTRACTOR NAME

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

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ATTACHMENT A

FWC 22/23-91

FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

PURCHASE ORDER TERMS & CONDITIONS

Last Updated: November 1, 2022

Section 1. PURCHASE ORDER.

A. Composition and Priority.

The Contractor agrees to provide commodities or contractual services to the Commission within the manner and at the location specified in the Purchase Order, and any attachments to the Purchase

Order. These Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, whether generic or specific, shall take precedence over any inconsistent or conflicting provision in the State of Florida, General Contract

Conditions, PUR 1000. Additionally, the terms of the Purchase Order supersede the terms of any and all prior agreements with respect to this purchase.

B. Initial Term.

Unless otherwise specified, the Purchase Order begins on the date of issuance. Contractual services or commodities to be provided by the Contractor shall be completed by the date specified on the

Purchase Order end date.

Section 2. PERFORMANCE.

A. Performance Standards.

The Contractor agrees to perform all tasks and provide deliverables as set forth in the Statement of

Work and attachments to the Purchase Order. The Commission shall be entitled at all times, upon request, to be advised as to the status of work being done by the Contractor and of the details thereof.

Coordination shall be maintained by the Contractor with representatives of the Commission, or of other agencies involved in the project on behalf of the Commission.

B. Performance Deficiency.

If the Commission determines that the performance of the Contractor is unsatisfactory, the

Commission may notify the Contractor of the deficiency to be corrected, which correction shall be made within a time frame specified by the Commission. The Contractor shall provide the Commission with a corrective action plan describing how the Contractor will address all issues of Purchase Order non‐performance, unacceptable performance, and failure to meet the minimum performance levels, deliverable deficiencies, or Purchase Order non‐compliance. If the corrective action plan is unacceptable to the Commission, the Contractor will be assessed a non‐performance retainage equivalent to ten (10) percent of the total invoice amount or as specified in the contractual documents.

The retainage will be applied to the invoice for the then‐current billing period. The retainage will be withheld until the Contractor resolves the deficiency. If the deficiency is subsequently resolved, the

Contractor may invoice the Commission for the retained amount during the next billing period. If the

Contractor is unable to resolve the deficiency, the funds retained will be forfeited.

C. Contractor Responsibilities.

The Contractor agrees that all Contractor employees, subcontractors, or agents performing work under the Purchase Order shall be properly trained technicians who meet or exceed any specified training qualifications. Upon request, the Contractor shall furnish a copy of technical certification or other proof of qualification. All employees, subcontractors, or agents performing work under the

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Purchase Order must comply with all security and administrative requirements of the Commission.

The Commission may conduct, and the Contractor shall cooperate in, a security background check or otherwise assess any employee, subcontractor, or agent furnished by the Contractor. The Commission may refuse access to, or require replacement of, any personnel for cause, including, but not limited to, technical or training qualifications, quality of work, change in security status, or non-compliance with the Commission’s security or other requirements. Such refusal shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to perform all work in compliance with the Purchase Order. The Commission may reject and bar from any facility for cause any of the Contractor’s employees, subcontractors, or agents.

D. Assignment.

The Contractor shall not sell, assign or transfer any of its rights, duties or obligations under the

Purchase Order without the prior written consent of the Commission. In the event of any assignment, the Contractor remains secondarily liable for performance of the Purchase Order, unless the

Commission expressly waives such secondary liability. The Commission may assign the Purchase

Order with prior written notice to the Contractor.

E. Damages to State Property.

Any damages to state property (e.g., structures, roads, culverts, fences, trees, or other natural resources) caused by the Contractor while working on this project shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor to remedy, as determined by the Commission. The Contractor shall be responsible for the conduct of all Contractor personnel at all times while on the job site.

Should any historical or cultural artifacts be uncovered, the Contractor shall immediately halt work and notify the Commission’s Contract Manager. Please note: The State Archaeologist has the power to halt work if he or she has reason to believe artifacts are being disturbed.

F. Independent Contractor.

The Contractor shall perform as an independent contractor and not as an agent, representative, or employee of the Commission. The Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required. Each party hereto covenants that there is no conflict of interest or any other prohibited relationship between the Contractor and the Commission. The Contractor agrees to include this provision in all its subcontracts under the Purchase Order.

G. Commission Rights to Undertake or Award Supplemental Contracts.

The Contractor agrees that the Commission may undertake or award supplemental contracts for work related to the Purchase Order. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall cooperate with such other contractors and the Commission in all such cases.

Section 3. PAYMENT AND FEES.

A. Payment.

The Contractor will be paid upon submission of properly certified invoice(s) to the Commission after delivery and acceptance of commodities or contractual services is confirmed in writing by the

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