FWC 25.26-38 FINAL Addendum #1 QA.pdf
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- Leon County, Florida
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This is Addendum No. 1 to a solicitation issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the Lake Kissimmee Revegetation - Submerged Vegetation project. The addendum clarifies specifications regarding plant procurement and installation requirements for the restoration project. Bidders are required to supply nursery-grown eelgrass (Vallisneria neotropicalis) and Illinois pondweed (Potamogeton illinoinsis) in 4-inch biodegradable containers, with a minimum of four individual plants per pot. Plants must be potted and grown for at least two months prior to installation in water depths of 1 to 4 feet. The addendum confirms that 4-inch liners are the only acceptable growing method and specifies dimensions as 4 inches in diameter by a minimum of 3.5 inches deep for round pots, or 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches by a minimum of 3.5 inches deep for square pots. No alternative methods, such as "burritos" or other biodegradable growing techniques previously used by the FWC, are acceptable. The bid response deadline is 2:00 PM ET on Friday, January 30, 2026, with a public bid opening scheduled for the same date.
The addendum addresses eight questions submitted by potential bidders, providing clarification on potting material requirements, pot specifications, and project experience qualifications. Potting material must contain a minimum of 70 percent sphagnum peat moss and be composed entirely of environmentally-friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable materials. Based on FWC's previous experience, typical costs for planting 4-inch submersed plant pots range from $4 to $6 per pot, depending on species. Bidders must demonstrate at least two years of experience with in-water projects specifically planting submersed aquatic plants and must provide three project references; however, references do not need to be exclusive to 4-inch liner installations and may include other in-water lake work such as fencing. The total budget allocation for the project is $499,999.99, with $300,000 designated for eelgrass and $199,999.99 for Illinois pondweed, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the highest total number of plant-pots within budget constraints.
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DATE: JANUARY 23, 2026
ADDENDUM NO.: 1
BID NO.: FWC 25/26-38
BID TITLE: LAKE KISSIMMEE REVEGATION – SUBMERGED VEGETATION
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 25/26-38 LAKE KISSIMMEE REVEGETATION –
SUBMERGED VEGETATION.
All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 2:00
PM (ET) on Friday, January 30, 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
Addendum No. 1 Questions & Answers
FWC 25/26-38
QUESTION #1 Clarification on plants must be held and grown at nursery for minimum of 2 months as stated in the Bid Packet and not the 3 months discussed at the site visit.
ANSWER #1 Minimum of two months is correct (“All plants must have been potted and grown for at least two (2) months prior to installation”).
QUESTION #2 Is there an alternative method besides 4” liners that can be used for growing and planting?
ANSWER #2 NO
QUESTION #3 Is there a specific shape of 4” liner being requested?
ANSWER #3 NO
QUESTION #4 Is the 4” requirement height or width?
ANSWER #4 4” diameter by minimum 3.5” deep if round pots are used; 3.5” by 3.5” sides by minimum 3.5” deep if square pots are used.
QUESTION #5 Is there a specific biodegradable liner product FWC is looking for?
ANSWER #5 Minimum 70% sphagnum peat moss; all potting material that will be planted in the lake must be made from environmentally-friendly non-toxic biodegradeable material
FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 3
QUESTION #6 FWC has previously used other biodegradable growing/planting methods such as
“burrito’s which contained the same biodegradable properties and plant requirements. Are they considered a suitable alternative to a 4” liner as long as plant and sediment requirements are meet along with the 2-month nursery growing specifications?
ANSWER #6 NO
QUESTION #7 Does FWC have any prior planting cost for 4” liners in 1-4’ as required for this project?
ANSWER #7 FWC has conducted multiple projects planting both submersed and emergent plants grown in 4”-liners in water depths 1’-4’. Costs vary, but are generally $4 to $6 per 4” submersed-plant-pot, depending on species.
QUESTION #8 Do the project references have to be planting 4” liners or is it any in water lake work like fencing etc.?
ANSWER #8 Any in-water projects specifically planting submersed aquatic plants (not exclusive of 4” liners or eelgrass and pondweed) demonstrating at least two years of experience
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