FWC 25.26-107 Addendum 1 Q&As Final.pdf
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- Chassahowitzka WMA Boundary Mulching
- Solicitation number
- ITB-16583
- Issued by
- Leon County, Florida
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This is an Addendum 1 Q&A document issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regarding Solicitation No. FWC 25/26-107 for Chassahowitzka WMA Boundary Mulching services. The project involves selective forestry mulching across approximately 779.59 acres of moderate to dense vegetation at the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area in Hernando County, with work targeting 260 acres annually over three years. The scope requires mulching all vegetation 6 inches in diameter or smaller to a height of 4 inches or lower across sandhill and mesic flatwoods habitat to prepare the area for enhanced prescribed burning application. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM ET on Friday, September 4, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. A written questions deadline of August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET preceded this addendum issued on August 26, 2026. The anticipated award date is September 9, 2026, and the contract term is one year from Purchase Order issuance with renewal options for up to two additional years at the Commission's sole discretion under the same terms and conditions. Work must be completed by June 1, 2027, with liquidated damages assessed at $200 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion date.
The total estimated project budget is $225,000 over three years, allocated on an annual basis with FY 26/27 funding of $75,000. The addendum clarifies that the budget allocation is annual rather than a single total contract amount, and that subsequent annual budgets may shift based on funding availability and hydrological conditions. The project utilizes federal funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and vehicles; demonstrate familiarity with common native Florida plants; comply with all state and local regulations; and maintain equipment capability with a 7-day replacement provision. Subcontracting is not permitted. Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz prior to bid opening, submit a minimum of three references for similar projects, and obtain a Unique Entity Identifier on sam.gov with subsequent financial registration completion. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total estimated project cost. The addendum specifically clarifies that the use of a minimum 170hp rubber-tracked forestry mulcher is not approved, limiting acceptable equipment to rubber-tired mulchers.
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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
Joshua Kellam Palm Beach Gardens
Gary Lester Oxford
Albert Maury Coral Gables
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: AUGUST 26, 2026
ADDENDUM NO.: 1
BID NO.: FWC 25/26-107
BID TITLE: CHASSAHOWITZKA WMA BOUNDARY MULCHING
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 25/26-107, “CHASSAHOWITZKA WMA BOUNDARY
MULCHING”.
All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 2 PM (ET) on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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, Martin Ehlen FWC Procurement Manager
FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2
BEGIN ADDENDUM
QUESTION #1
Will FWC approve using a minimum 170hp rubber-tracked forestry mulcher that is low impact and environmentally sensitive to complete this work in addition to rubber-tired mulchers?
ANSWER #1
No.
QUESTION #2
What is the estimated budget for this project?
ANSWER #2
$75,000 annually, $225,000 total estimated over three years.
QUESTION #3
Does the estimated budget represent the funding available for the first year only (approximately 260 acres), or the total anticipated funding for the entire three-year project?
ANSWER #3
The estimated budget on the ITB is $225,000, which is the total estimated budget for three years. The annual budget for this fiscal year FY (26/27) is $75,000. Subsequent annual budgets may shift.
QUESTION #4
If available, could you also advise whether the budget is allocated on an annual basis or as a single total contract amount?
ANSWER #4
The budget is allocated on an annual basis.
END ADDENDUM
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