FWC 25.26-32C Addendum Questions and Answers.pdf

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DATE: JANUARY 8, 2026

ADDENDUM NO.: 3

BID NO.: FWC 25/26-32C

BID TITLE: LITTLE GIN HOLE RESTORATION PROJECT

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 25/26-32C, “Little Gin Hole Restoration ProjectClick or tap here to enter text.”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 4:00 PM (ET) on Tuesday, January 13, 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, Elbert Orellana FWC Procurement Manager

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2

BEGIN ADDENDUM

QUESTION #1

To be considered for award, are contractors required to have experience that is identical or very similar to the proposed project? If so, how will FWC weigh that requirement against a lower bid submitted by a contractor with less experience or qualifications?

ANSWER #1

Contractors considered responsible will need to have similar experience in scope and scale of work.

Contractors considered responsive will need to provide all the items required by the bid. Only the bid amount will be considered when comparing responsive and responsible bidders.

QUESTION #2

Please clarify whether coir matting is intended to cover the 10:1 floodplain (in addition to what is covered from the second bank soil lift) and the 4:1 back slope up to the top of the terrace. The engineering plans do not clearly indicate whether the floodplain is included.

ANSWER #2

Based on field observations and discussion during the pre-bid meeting, the intent is now to bring the coir/burlap all the way up the bench and slope (10:1 and 4:1 sections) to grade (where we also intend to add a 1’ berm to control overland runoff). The project plans sheet 3 has been updated to reflect/clarify this.

QUESTION #3

Will project specifications be provided as part of the project documentation?

ANSWER #3

Project technical specifications will be provided as part of the project documentation (attachment 1).

QUESTION #4

What is the required elevation coverage for the burlap fabric on each soil lift? The engineering design shows halfway up (0.5') on one page and full coverage on another. Could you clarify which specification applies?

ANSWER #4

See response to Question #2.

QUESTION #5

Post restoration, how many days of watering are required for the installed plants?

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FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 3

ANSWER #5

The contractor shall maintain and care for seeded areas for 8 weeks or until satisfactory (95% cover) stand of vegetation has been established. Additional details will be provided in the technical specifications (attachment 1).

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