FWC 24.25-94 Addendum 1 Final.pdf

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Steven Hudson

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Fort Lauderdale

Preston Farrior

Tampa

Gary Lester

Oxford

Albert Maury

Coral Gables

Gary Nicklaus

Jupiter

Sonya Rood

St. Augustine

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Roger A. Young

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Charles “Rett” Boyd

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George Warthen

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DATE: MAY 12, 2025

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 24/25-94

BID TITLE: 24’-27’ FIBERGLASS CENTER CONSOLE BOAT & HEAVY-

DUTY ALUMINUM TRAILER

UPDATE: REVISED SCOPE OF WORK AND 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 24/25-94, “24’-27’ Fiberglass Center Console Boat

& Heavy-Duty Aluminum Trailer”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 4:00

PM (ET) on Friday, May 16, 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, John Nordmeyer, FWC Procurement Manager

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SCOPE OF WORK

FWC 24/25-94

24’-27’ FIBERGLASS CENTER CONSOLE BOAT & HEAVY-DUTY ALUMINUM TRAILER

3. BOAT MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

3.1. The hull must be between twenty-four and twenty-seven feet (24’ – 27’) in length and constructed with marine-grade fiberglass, all composite majority composite. The boat length (within the 24’-27’ range) will not factor into the award process. Award will be solely decided by the lowest submitted price.

3.2. The boat hull must be a v-hull or deep-v mono hull design. 3.3. Minimum beam width: eight feet (8’).

Maximum beam width: ten feet (10’).

3.4. Closed transom of twenty-five to thirty-two inches (25” – 32”).

3.5. Standard color for hull: white, marine grade paint.

3.6. Standard interior color (white or light grey) with sprayed non-skid texture, marine grade.

3.7. Spray rails along the chine, from the stem to the transom.

3.8. Elevated forward casting deck with large access hatch and dry storage compartment with a minimum size of 75 qt.

3.9. Separate anchor locker.

3.10. Navigation and anchor lights.

3.11. Minimum of one (1) automatic electric bilge pump with float switch.

3.12. Stainless steel cleats (minimum 4) 2 on each side. 3.13. Stainless steel bow and stern tow eyes.

3.14. 4 flush mount gunwale combination rod/cup holders, 2 on each side.

3.15. Center console including:

3.15.1. Side door.

3.15.2. Glove box.

3.15.3. Grab rail.

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3.15.4. Windshield.

3.15.5. T-top roof (heavy-duty fabric resistant to UV light or fiberglass) with aluminum supports.

3.15.6. 8 gang switch panel.

3.15.7. Horn.

3.15.8. 12v receptacle.

3.15.9. Padded seat on the front of the console.

3.16. Fiberglass leaning post with backrest.

3.17. Batteries, battery switch, and tray for a 12-volt electrical system with at least one engine starting battery and one deep cell battery for onboard electronics.

3.18. Two electronic throttles, one hydraulic stainless steel steering wheel, digital gauges, and other rigging required to install twin 150 horsepower engines with electronic controls and hydraulic steering. The

Commission will purchase two 150-horsepower Yamaha outboard engines separately and ship them to the vendor for installation.

3.19. One Pair of hydraulic trim tabs. One pair of electric or hydraulic trim tabs.

3.20. Dual 30” outboard brackets and 6” atlas jack plates. Dual 10” jack plates.

3.21. Internal aluminum gasoline tank(s) with at least 100-gallon capacity (preferably 125 – 150 gallon) and EPA deck fill.

3.22. Fuel water separator.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION #1

Line item 3.6 and 3.20 sounds like specs were developed off of a Dusky 242 or 2352. Is that the case?

ANSWER #1

No, the specs were designed with several boats in mind.

QUESTION #2

Our boat has a full liner with diamond non-skid. Also, our setback brackets are part boat and part aluminum. See photo. I don't know of any outboard powered production boat that uses an Armstrong bracket other than Dusky. Does our boat meet your design specifications?

ANSWER #2

Yes, a full liner with diamond non-skid is acceptable. A setback bracket that is part boat and part aluminum is acceptable. The scope has been amended to remove the requirement for an Armstrong bracket.

QUESTION #3

We would be offering either a 250 Guardian or 250 Justice from Brunswick (Boston

Whaler) for reference in regards to this question:

Can the unit be single engine with proper HP?

ANSWER #3

No. The boat must be able to support twin 150-horsepower engines. Per point 3.18 of the

Scope of Work, the Commission will purchase two 150-horsepower Yamaha outboard engines separately and ship them to the vendor for installation.

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QUESTION #4

We would be offering either a 250 Guardian or 250 Justice from Brunswick (Boston

Whaler) for reference in regards to this question:

Requirement is for an all composite hull. Would you consider the Uni-bond hull construction which contains some wood?

ANSWER #4

Yes, if it is primarily a fiberglass or composite hull with minimal wood. The scope has been amended to remove the requirement for an all composite hull.

QUESTION #5

We would be offering either a 250 Guardian or 250 Justice from Brunswick (Boston

Whaler) for reference in regards to this question:

Is the engine bracket a hard requirement?

ANSWER #5

Jack Plates are a hard requirement. The engine bracket or Armstrong bracket is not a hard requirement. The scope has been amended to remove the requirement for an

Armstrong bracket.

QUESTION #6

We would be offering either a 250 Guardian or 250 Justice from Brunswick (Boston

Whaler) for reference in regards to this question:

Is the “Tuna Door” a hard requirement?

ANSWER #6

No. The “tuna door” is not a hard requirement. The Commission will accept bids for boats with or without a tuna door.

QUESTION #7

We would be offering either a 250 Guardian or 250 Justice from Brunswick (Boston

Whaler) for reference in regards to this question:

Trim tabs are electric- not Hydraulic. Is this acceptable?

ANSWER #7

Yes, electric or hydraulic trim tabs are acceptable. The scope has been amended to reflect this.

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QUESTION #8

I was just looking over your bid # FWC 24/25-94 ITB and see you have a budget of

$82,000 ? Is that correct of did you mean $182,000?

ANSWER #8

Approximate budget of $82,000 is correct. Any bid submitted with a total cost that is twenty percent (20%) over the estimated budget shall be considered non-responsive. Per point 3.18 of the Scope of Work, the Commission will purchase two 150-horsepower

Yamaha outboard engines separately and ship them to the vendor for installation. The two engines are not a part of the above-stated budget. The vendor bids should not include the engines in their bid price.

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