FWC 26.27.28 Questions & Answers.pdf

This document is a Questions and Answers Addendum No. 1 issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Procurement Office for Solicitation No. FWC 26/27-28, titled "Telogia Creek Site Prep for Restoration." The solicitation requests competitive bids for site preparation and restoration work including stumping, raking, piling, and burning at Telogia Creek Wildlife Management Area in Liberty County. Bidders must submit sealed bids by 3:00 PM ET on Monday, October 19, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for October 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The contract term is one year from Purchase Order issuance, with FWC holding options to renew on a yearly basis for up to two additional years under the same terms. Bidders are required to attend the mandatory pre-bid conference, submit the Bidder Acknowledgment Form, provide three references for similar projects, and furnish proof of Florida Forest Service Certified Pile Burner certification and required insurance coverage. Work must be completed and invoiced by June 15, 2027, with an anticipated award date of October 21, 2026.

The addendum addresses bidder inquiries regarding project details, specifically clarifying that no engineer estimate is available for this project. All quoted prices must be inclusive of equipment, labor, supplies, materials, and fuel, with federal and state sales taxes excluded. Bidders must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz prior to bid opening and are responsible for all permitting and compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. The lowest combined bid price determines the award, with separate cost-per-acre pricing required for two distinct project types: Project 1 (clearcuts in pine plantations) and Project 2 (planted sand pine stands). Payment is made upon submission of properly certified invoices showing acres treated and verified by the FWC Project Manager. Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day apply for failure to meet the completion deadline, with exceptions only for circumstances beyond the contractor's control. Written questions were due October 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.