FWC 23.24-43 Addendum No.1.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

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DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2023

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 23/24-43

BID TITLE: AVIATION FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT PURCHASE REBID

UPDATE: QUESTIONS & 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 23/24-43, “FWC Aviation Fixed-Wing Aircraft Purchase Rebid”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 2:30 PM (ET) on Wednesday, November 29, 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, Sarah Pegram, FWC Procurement Manager

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2

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QUESTION #1

Under Warranties/Damaged Items/Delivery, FWC states: “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.”

Which costs does FWC expect the Contractor to cover?

ANSWER #1

The Commission will pick up the aircraft. Delivery service is not needed.

QUESTION #2

Transaction costs associated with the purchase and sale of the aircraft?

ANSWER #2

Please see Attachment A, Section 3. E. MyFloridaMarketPlace Fees.

QUESTION #3

Ferry costs from the aircraft location to Tallahassee, FL?

ANSWER #3

The Commission will pick up the aircraft. Ferry service is not needed.

QUESTION #4

Does FWC expect the Contractor to cover travel costs for FWC employees for the pre-buying inspection? If so, how many employees for how many days?

ANSWER #4

No. The Contractor does not need to cover the travel costs for FWC employees for pre-buying inspection.

QUESTION #5

Since the bidder plans to secure and aircraft to meet the requirements of this ITB, please describe/confirm in detail the anticipated timeline for each step in the award/contract process:

• Anticipated Award Date

• Pre-buy inspection Date

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• Contract Date

• Payment date

ANSWER #5

Anticipated Award Date: Please see Calendar of Events and Posting of Bid Tabs.

Pre-buy inspection Date: After the posting of bid tabs, the Commission will contact the award bidder for the pre-buy inspection date.

Contract Date: Upon the successful completion of the pre-buying inspection, a Purchase Order (PO) will be issued. Aircraft shall be available for pick up as soon as possible upon the issuance of PO but no later than January 31, 2024.

Payment date: Please see Attachment A, Section 3. D. for more information about payment timeframe.

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