FWC 24.25-58 A#1 Final.pdf

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DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 24/25-58

BID TITLE: SPIRIT OF THE WILD WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

VEGETATION CLEARING & FIRE LINE INSTALLATION

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 24/25-58, “Spirit of the Wild Wildlife Management Area Vegetation Clearing & Fire Line Installation”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 2:00 PM (ET) on Friday, February 14, 2025.

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

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BEGIN ADDENDUM #1

Question #1: Is the project exempt from the Davis Bacon Act?

Answer #1: Yes, it is exempt. No federal funds are being used for this project.

Question #2: For clarification, all of cabbage palms regardless of size are to be removed from the canal bank? Without take stumps as to not promote erosion.

Answer #2: That is correct.

Question #3: Should this project take longer than one month, can the invoicing be broken into substantial completion sections per the contracted tenth of a mile?

Answer #3: Partial payment will be allowed for completed work at the rates provided by the

Awarded Bidder on the Price Sheet.

Question #4: What is the budget for this project?

Answer #4: $112,000.

Question #5: Would you consider an alternative method to managing the removed cabbage palms in lieu of mulching? Our experience has been that these tree species will break down significantly over a year and make for no additional fire hazard. This could improve pricing significantly by not having to mulch the palms.

Answer #5: No, the awarded Bidder will need to mulch cabbage palms for this project.

Question #6: Instead of cutting the cabbage palms and removing from the banks, would it be acceptable to excavate the cabbage palms from the bank and stabilize the bank with erosion control following pulling the palms? This would provide for a neater, more stabilized bank system at the same cost or less.

Answer #6: No, cabbage palms must be cut from the banks.

Question #7: In some areas where 8” diameter pines sit on the bank; it may be infeasible to cut a continuous fire break and stay within the 50’ grubbing area. In these situations, is the prevailing assumption that these trees will be added to those being removed?

Answer #7: Large pine trees will be kept to the greatest extent possible. The FWC Project Manager will work with the Awarded Bidder to determine the best option in these areas, including moving the fire line off the canal bank but within the 50 foot right-of-way or exempting the area from the fire line.

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Question #8: Since a tree inventory has not been provided and the required work must be assessed on a tree-by-tree basis rather than by linear foot or another scaled unit, would FWC consider an alternative pricing structure? This structure would include a per-unit price for each tree type (e.g., per cabbage palm or per pine) along with an estimated total number of trees covered in the bid for each type. If the actual number of trees requiring work exceeds the estimate, the contract total could be adjusted accordingly on a pre-priced basis, ensuring a straightforward and flexible extension.

Answer #8: No, prices shall be provided on a price per 0.1 mile basis .

END ADDENDUM #1