FWC 24.25-31 Addendum 1 LC.pdf

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This document is an addendum to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) solicitation for a new airboat, identified as Solicitation No. FWC 24/25-31. The addendum addresses questions received regarding the aircraft engine specifications and includes an update to the scope of work. Specifically, the addendum clarifies that the required Lycoming O-540 engine must meet or exceed applicable EPA emission requirements, as verified by the most current Certificate of Conformity. Bidders are required to provide the EPA certification or proof of exemption with their quote. The solicitation's original due date remains November 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM ET.

The contract opportunity is for a new airboat to be purchased by the FWC, which is the state agency responsible for managing Florida's fish and wildlife resources. The solicitation is open to registered vendors in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and with the Florida Division of Corporations (SunBiz) prior to the bid opening. No other pricing, set-aside, or funding details are provided in the addendum.

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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

Charles “Rett” Boyd

Assistant Executive Director

George Warthen

Chief Conservation Officer

Jessica Crawford

Chief of Staff

850-487-3796

850-921-5786 FAX

Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

620 South Meridian Street

Tallahassee, Florida

32399-1600

Voice: 850-488-4676

Hearing/speech-impaired:

800-955-8771 (T)

800-955-8770 (V)

MyFWC.com

DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2024

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 24/25-31

BID TITLE: NEW AIRBOAT

UPDATE: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS & SCOPE OF WORK CHANGE

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 24/25-31, “New Airboat”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 1:30

PM (ET) on Monday, November 4, 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, Lorene Faulk, FWC Procurement Manager

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2

BEGIN ADDENDUM

QUESTION #1

Upon reviewing the bid specifications, we noted that an EPA-certified O-540 aircraft engine is listed. However, this particular engine model is not available for airboat applications. Could you please provide further clarification, or can we suggest an alternative engine that meets the required specifications?

ANSWER #1

Along with this Q&A Addendum we are including a Scope of Work update (see below).

We believe this update may address the concerns that were brought forward in the question.

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 3

SCOPE OF WORK

FWC 24/25-31

NEW AIRBOAT

11. AIRCRAFT ENGINE

11.1. Aircraft engine, Lycoming O-540-US EPA CERTIFIED

11.1.1. Engine must meet or exceed applicable EPA emission requirements including but not limited to those specified under 40 CFR Part 1045, as verified by the most current Certificate of Conformity with the Clean Air Act, unless exempt.

Important: Bidder shall provide an EPA Certification with their quote which certifies that the engine meets EPA requirements, or provide proof of exemption, if applicable.

11.2. New Angle valve Lycoming O-540.

11.3. Sensenich V-series hub and prop (2 blade JN series).

11.4. Pacemaker Performance fuel injection.

END ADDENDUM

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