FWC 24.25-45 A#1 QA Final.pdf

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Fisheating Bay Islands Planting
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ITB-10815
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This document is an addendum issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for its Solicitation No. FWC 24/25-45 for the "Fisheating Bay Islands Planting" project. The project involves supplying and planting emergent plants on the Lake Okeechobee Fisheating Bay Islands in Glades County. The addendum provides answers to questions regarding the total acreage to be planted (2-4 acres), the desired spacing/density for planting each species, the size range of the islands (1-3 acres), the placement of the 4" liners, and the number of trees to be planted per island. Responses to the solicitation must be received by 2:30 PM (ET) on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

The document does not provide any information regarding pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements and sources, or other salient financial details. It focuses solely on the technical specifications and details of the project.

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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

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DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2024

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 24/25-45

BID TITLE: FISHEATING BAY ISLANDS PLANTING

UPDATE: QUESTIONS AND 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 24/25-45, “Fisheating Bay Islands Planting”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 2:30 PM (ET) on Tuesday, November 26, 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, Ruth Heggen FWC Procurement Manager

FWC 24/25-45 ADDENDUM #1 2

BEGIN ADDENDUM #1

Question #1: What is the approximate total acreage to be planted?

Answer #1: 2-4 acres.

Question #2: What spacing/density is desired for planting of each species per island?

Answer #2: Bulrush will be approximately 3’x3’, Egyptian Paspalidium will be 2’x2’ or 3’x3’ (dependent on water levels). Trees will be approximately 10’x10’ and shrubs 8’x8’. Trees and shrubs will be interspersed between plants that are already present.

Question #3: How many acres is each island?

Answer #3: Island size ranges from 1-3 acres. Trees and shrubs will primarily be upslope on the perimeter of the island while herbaceous plants will be planted in the water adjacent to the islands.

Question #4: Where are the smaller 4" liners being planted?

Answer #4: 4” liners will be planted around the perimeter of each island in the water up to 30 inches deep.

Question #5: Are there any substitutes available for the Egyptian Paspalum?

Answer #5: No (for clarification, we want Paspalidium geminatum, aka Egyptian paspalidium or Kissimmee grass).7

Question #6: How many trees go on each island?

Answer #6: Number will vary dependent on the size and openness of each island.

Contract Manager will help in determining placement.

END ADDENDUM #1

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