FWC 23.24-31C QA Addendum (002).pdf

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Commissioners Rodney Barreto Chairman Coral Gables

Steven Hudson Vice Chairman Fort Lauderdale

Preston Farrior Tampa

Gary Lester Oxford

Albert Maury Coral Gables

Gary Nicklaus Jupiter

Sonya Rood St. Augustine

Office of the Executive Director Roger A. Young Executive Director

Jessica Crawford Chief of Staff

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DATE: JANUARY 5, 2024

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 23/24-31C

BID TITLE: LAKE MONTGOMERY FISHING PIER-

UPDATE: UPDATED CALENDAR OF EVENTS, QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS (GEOTECHNICAL REPORT)

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 23/24-31C, “Lake Montgomery Fishing Pier-”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 3:00 PM (ET) on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

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, Joshua Stringer, FWC Procurement Manager

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2

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FWC 23/24-31C

SCHEDULE DUE DATE METHOD

Bid Advertised November 29, 2023 Posted on the MFMP VIP:

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MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference

December 13, 2023 @ 2:00 PM ET See Pre-Bid Conference Clause

Deadline for Questions Must be received

PRIOR to:

December 20, 2023

@ 5:00 PM ET

See Deadline for Questions Clause

Anticipated date for Responses to Written Questions January 5, 2024 Posted on the MFMP VIP:

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SEALED BIDS DUE

(REMEMBER: Bid number should be clearly marked on envelope)

Must be received PRIOR to:

January 16, 2024

@ 3:00PM ET

Mailing Address & Public Opening Location:

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 January 16, 2024

@ 3:00PM 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 January 19, 2024 Posted on the MFMP VIP:

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FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 3

QUESTION #1

Having reviewed the drawings and while a response to our RFI requesting qualification by Florida Marine Contractor’s License is pending, would foundation pile driving and fabricated component erection be included in the allowable scope of the respective licenses, Underground Utilities and Excavation Contractor ?

ANSWER #1

A certified General or Underground Utilities and Excavation Contractor license is needed.

QUESTION #2

Is there a geotechnical report for the job? If so please provide access for us to review.

ANSWER #2 THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT HAS BEEN INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS

ADDENDUM.

QUESTION #3

Plans call for an 8-5/8” steel pipe pile. I could not see anywhere the specified wall thickness.

ANSWER #3 PILE WALL THICKNESS SHALL BE ½” MINIMUM.

QUESTION #4

If soil borings were conducted can you provide the report?

ANSWER #4 THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT HAS BEEN INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS

QUESTION #5

Is there a geotechnical report available in regards to recommendations for pile installation?

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ANSWER #5 THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT HAS BEEN INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS

QUESTION #6

Does the contractor need to provide pile logs signed and sealed by a third party engineer?

ANSWER #6

This will be up to FWC and an expense paid by FWC. We recommend at the minimum to require the contractor to supply their pile logs from when each pile was driven.

QUESTION #7

Is there any additional information available in regards to bearing capacity per pile?

ANSWER #7 THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT HAS BEEN INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS

ADDENDUM. PLEASE REFER TO THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT.

QUESTION #8

In regards to the aluminum fixed dock, can loads be calculated at 100 pounds per square foot?

ANSWER #8 YES, 100 POUNDS PER SQUARE FOOT CAN BE USED.

QUESTION #9

May contractor utilize boat ramp for launching of a sectional barge?

ANSWER #9

The city is ok with the contractors using the ramp as needed.

QUESTION #10

Is there any spec in regards to treatment of the steel piles?

ANSWER #10 PILES SHALL BE GALVANIZED STEEL.

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 5

All potential bidders who have previously completed and submitted a confidentiality form will be sent a copy of the Geotechnical Report via email. Anyone who completes and submits a confidentiality form after the time of this posting will receive the original plans and specifications and the drawing updates

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