FWC 25.26-89 Addendum 1 Q&A Subs Permitted.pdf

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: APRIL 13, 2026

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 25/26- 89

BID TITLE: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA) ENTRANCE SIGNS

UPDATE: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, AND, SUBCONTRACTING IS

PERMITTED

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 25/26-89 “WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA)

ENTRANCE SIGNS”.

AAlll responsess to thee subjectt solicitationn mustt bee receivedd noo laterr thann 2:00 PMM (ET)) onn Friday,, Aprill 24,, 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

BBEGIN ADDENDUM

QUESTION #1

We were preparing to bid on the project mentioned above but came across this clause stating that no subcontracting is allowed. Can you please clarify if this remains the case for this project?

ANSWER #1

Subcontracting is permitted for this Bid, but the vendor is still responsible for meeting the specifications. Please see pages 4-6.

QUESTION #2

Does the prime contractor have to do everything or can we use subcontractors for some parts of the project?

ANSWER #2

Same as Question #1..

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FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 3

FWC 25/26-89 Invitation to Bid General Conditions “SUBCONTRACTS” section (page 5 of 66) reads this:

SUBCONTRACTS

Subcontracting IIS NOT permitted pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of the Purchase Order.

The Subcontractor Minority Status Report (Attachment C) shall be submitted with each invoice for payment.

FWC 25/26-89 Invitation to Bid General Conditions “SUBCONTRACTS” section (page 5 of 66) now reads this:

SUBCONTRACTS

Subcontracting IIS permitted pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of the Purchase Order. TThe Subcontractor Minority Status Report (Attachment C) shall be submitted with each invoice for payment. The LList of Subcontractors ((Attachment H) shall be included with bid submission.

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FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 4

FFWC 25/26-89 Invitation to Bid ATTACHMENT B titled: “Mandatory Responsive Requirements” is being replaced with the following ATTACHMENT B, that now includes “Attachment H, List of Subcontractors” (as shown below)::

ATTACHMENT B

FWC 25/26-89

MANDATORY RESPONSIVE REQUIREMENTS

Bidder must complete and sign the fields at the bottom of this Attachment to indicate acknowledgment and acceptance of each Responsive Requirement.

Responsive Requirements

The person submitting the Bid certifies to being authorized by the Bidder to respond to this solicitation on the Bidder’s behalf.

The Bidder certifies it is in compliance with all applicable disclosure requirements set forth in section 286.101, F.S., and has not been deemed ineligible for a grant or contract funded by a state agency pursuant to section 286.101(7), F.S.

The Bidder certifies that the Bidder is not on the Suspended Vendor List; it and its suppliers, subcontractors, or consultants to be utilized under the contract are not on the Convicted Vendor, Discriminatory Vendor, or Antitrust Violator Vendor Lists; if the contract is for the provision of commodities, the Bidder, and any entity under the control of Bidder, has not been placed on the Forced Vendor List within the past 365 days or, if placed on the Forced Vendor List, has been removed pursuant to section 287.1346(5)(d), F.S.; and there is no pending or threatened action, proceeding, or investigation, or any other legal or financial condition, that would in any way prohibit, restrain, or diminish the Bidder’s ability to satisfy the contract obligations.

The Bidder certifies that the Bidder is in compliance with Section 9 of the PUR1001 form.

The Bidder certifies that the Bidder is not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or the Quarterly List of Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel, nor is it engaged in a boycott of Israel.

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 5

If the goods or services to be provided are $1 million or more, in accordance with the requirements of section 287.135, F.S., the Bidder certifies the Bidder is not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List (collectively, “Scrutinized List of Prohibited Companies”); does not have business operations in Cuba or Syria; and is not on the State Board of Administration’s “Scrutinized List of Prohibited Companies” available under the quarterly reports section at https://www.sbafla.com/reporting/.

The Bidder certifies that the Bidder is in compliance with section 448.095(5)(a), F.S., and that within the last year (i.e., within the last 365 days), it has not had a contract terminated under section 448.095(5)(c), F.S., by a public employer, as defined by section 448.095(1)(i), F.S.

The Bidder certifies it has provided a completed ITB Acknowledgement Form.

The Bidder certifies it has provided a completed Price Sheet.

The Bidder certifies it has provided a completed References Form in accordance with the reference requirements.

The Bidder certifies it has provided a completed Attachment B Mandatory Responsive Requirements Form.

The Bidder certifies it has provided a completed Attachment F, PUR 2023 Provision of Commodities Produced by Forced Labor in accordance with section 287.1346(4)(b), F.S.

The Bidder certifies that if awarded the ITB, it shall provide a completed Composite Exhibit I, PUR 7801 Vendor Certification Form to the Procurement Manager within ten

(10) calendar days after the closing of the Commission’s Notice of Intent to Award posting on VIP and annually thereafter on July 1st throughout the term of the ITB. A completed Composite Exhibit I, PUR 7801 includes any required forms referenced therein.

The Bidder certifies it has provided a completed Attachment G, Experience.

The Bidder certifies it has provided a completed Attachment H, List of Subcontractors.

Physical Documents Required to be Included in Bid Submission to be Considered Responsive:

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 6

Completed ITB Acknowledgement Form.

Completed Price Sheet.

Completed References Form in accordance with the reference requirements.

Completed Attachment B, Mandatory Responsive Requirements.

Completed Attachment F, PUR 2023 Provision of Commodities Produced by Forced Labor.

Completed Attachment G, Experience.

Completed Attachment H, List of Subcontractors.

Signature below certifies that Bidder conforms with all Responsive Requirements listed above.

Signature below further certifies acknowledgment of the Bidder’s ongoing duty to provide updates to the Procurement Manager and Contract Manager should a change in Bidder’s circumstances render these certifications no longer valid.

Bidder (Vendor) Name

Signature of Bidder’s Authorized Representative

Authorized Representative’s Printed Name

Date

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 8

FFWC 25/26-89 Invitation to Bid now includes ATTACHMENT H (as shown below):

ATTACHMENT H

FWC 25/26-89

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

INCLUDE WITH BID SUBMISSION

The bidder shall provide the information listed below for each subcontractor who will be utilized to perform the services as described in the Scope of Work.

Failure to supply sufficient information for verification of the subcontractor(s) may deem the bid as non-responsive. Indicate “N/A” if not applicable.

²CBE Codes: A - Non-Minority | H - African-American, Certified | I - Hispanic, Certified | J - Asian-American business, Certified | K - Native American, Certified | M - Women-Owned, Certified | N - African- American, Non-Certified | O - Hispanic, Non-Certified | P - Asian-American, Non-Certified | Q - Native American, Non-Certified | R - Woman-Owned, Non-Certified | W - Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, Certified

Signature: ____________________________________________ Print Name: ___________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________ Bidder CBE Code: __________________________________

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BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE

NUMBER OF SUBCONTRACTOR

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REGISTRATION

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