FWC 23.24-64 Addendum No.1 Final.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 23/24-64

BID TITLE: CUSTOM MANATEE TRANSPORT TRUCK BOX FABRICATION

UPDATE: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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 23/24-64, “Custom Manatee Transport Truck Box Fabrication”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 2:00 PM (ET) on Friday, January 12, 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, Sarah Pegram, FWC Procurement Manager

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2

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QUESTION #1

Does the chassis have a sliding window, looking for this sliding window to be installed in the box or body only, to line up with the chassis window?

ANSWER #1

The chassis has a sliding window. There needs to be a sliding window installed in the box to line up with the chassis window.

QUESTION #2

Does this dry freight box require a curb side entry door? If so, size of door and if upper window is required.

ANSWER #2

Yes, see Answer #3 for specifications.

QUESTION #3

Side door is called out as well as step well in this same section. Do you require a door and step well?

ANSWER #3

Furnish and install One (1) FRP side access door with framing and step well.

Standard size door that matches the aluminum sheet panel width and door height to be approximately the center line height of the attic. Located just behind the vertical radius corner, so the door framing fits. With three door hinges located toward the front so the door swings toward the front. One T-type holder to keep the door open pass 90 degrees. One junior paddle type lock that can be unlatched from the outside and inside of the truck box. One dual hinge pipe lock with handle and swing hasp over the paddle lock. No sharp edges and pipe needs to have caps. Appropriate grab handles for egress and ingress through the side door.

Furnish and install one aluminum deck plate step well, approximately 31 ¾” wide inside and 27” deep. Each step is 9” deep and each riser is approximately 8” high.

One aluminum deck plate step well with an aluminum hinged swing down floor to cover the step well. A vertical holder will be needed to hold the swing up floor in place against the front bulkhead with a small rubber bumper on the bulkhead.

Hinged toward the front of the step well. No sharp edges on swing down floor and step well.

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 3

QUESTION #4

Does the winning vendor need to include the cost to transport the F550 chassis from FL to the vendors facility for the outfitting?

ANSWER #4

Yes, if more than 100 miles from St. Petersburg, FL.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FWC 23/24-64

SCHEDULE DUE DATE METHOD

Bid Advertised December 19, 2023 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

(VIP)

Deadline for Questions

Must be received PRIOR to:

January 2, 2024

@ 5:00 PM ET

See Deadline for Questions Clause

Anticipated date for Responses to Written Questions January 5, 2024 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

SEALED BIDS DUE

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

Must be received PRIOR to:

January 9, 2024 January 12, 2024

@ 2:00 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 January 9, 2024

January 12, 2024

@ 2:00 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

January 12, 2024 January 17, 2024 Posted on the Vendor Information Portal

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