FWC.25.26.94 Questions & Ansers Addendum.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- ITB-15437
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- Leon County, Florida
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This is a Questions & Answers Addendum issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for Solicitation No. FWC 25/26-94, "Fund Management for Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services Program." The addendum addresses inquiries from prospective bidders regarding fund management services for the Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services Program serving Leon County and 17 additional counties within the Panther Focus Area and Expansion Area. The contractor will be responsible for establishing and maintaining financial accounts, disbursing payments to eligible private landowners via certified check or ACH transfer within 10 business days of Memorandum of Understanding execution, and providing monthly disbursement reports. All responses must be received no later than 3:00 PM ET on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with a public opening and anticipated award scheduled for the same date and April 13, 2026, respectively. The initial contract term is one year with an option for annual renewal at the FWC's sole discretion, contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability.
The addendum clarifies two key points relevant to bid preparation: alternative payment methods utilizing reloadable prepaid cards with cash access limitations are not acceptable, as landowners must have full access to their payments at one time, and the FWC's projected budget of $960,000 is inclusive of all funds to be disbursed under the contract, including contractor fees. The contractor must charge no more than $0.10 per transaction as an overhead multiplier and maintain compliance with municipal, state, and federal financial regulations. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace and Sunbiz systems prior to bid opening, submit three verifiable references for similar projects, and submit sealed physical bids, as digital submissions will not be accepted. Financial penalties apply for late disbursements, with FWC payments reduced by 10 percent of the agreed overhead multiplier for each additional week beyond the 10-business-day requirement.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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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
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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: MARCH 31, 2026
ADDENDUM NO.: 1
BID NO.: FWC 25/26-94
BID TITLE: FUND MANAGEMENT FOR PANTHER PAYMENT FOR
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROGRAM
UPDATE: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ADDENDUM
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 25/26-94, “Fund Management for Panther
Payment for Ecosystem Services Program”.
All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 3:00
PM (ET) on Wednesday, April 8, 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, Randy Golightly
FWC Procurement Manager
FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2
BEGIN ADDENDUM
QUESTION #1
Would FWC consider proposals that include alternative payment methods, like reloadable prepaid cards with cash access?
ANSWER #1
Assuming there is a limit to cash withdrawals from the card, no. The landowner should have full access to the payment at one time.
QUESTION #2
Is the Commissions projected budget of $960,000 inclusive of the funds that will be disbursed under this contract?
ANSWER #2
Yes
END ADDENDUM
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