Questions & Answers Addendum.pdf

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DATE: APRIL 16, 2026

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 25/26-96C

BID TITLE: BIG BEND WMA - 7245.053 REPLACE VAULT TOILET AND

PAVILIONS AT HAGEN'S COVE

UPDATE: QUESTIONS & 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 25/26-96C, “Big Bend WMA - 7245.053 Replace

Vault Toilet and Pavilions at Hagen's Cove”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 3:00

PM (ET) on Monday, April 27, 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

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QUESTION #1

There are several vendors to purchase a vault toilet and bathroom structure from. Is there a specific vendor that has been used that FWC prefers?

ANSWER #1

The basis of design is CXT Gunnison. Awarded contractor may request a different product to be evaluated as an equal during the shop drawings review process.

QUESTION #2

For the CXT vaulted toilet, the plans do not show any bedding materials/requirements to install the underground vault on top of. Has it been determined that the natural ground material will be sufficient or will there be a structural/geotechnical design requirement provided that states subgrade & bedding requirements for the CXT vaulted toilet?

ANSWER #2

There has not been a Geotech exploration at the site; however, this structure is replacing a similar structure that was damaged during Hurricane Helene. We expect the subgrade to be able to support the new structure. The structure must be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions and requirements.

QUESTION #3

Three redundant Drawing Sets were included in the Bid Document Link from FWC.

Please confirm which Drawing Set will be used as the Contract Bid Documents. At the

Pre-Bid Meeting we were verbally told to use the “Updated Bid Set” only.

ANSWER #3

Conflicting sets will be removed from the link. Please use the Updated Bid Set as the basis for your bid.

QUESTION #4

Drawing Sheet C205 of the “Updated Bid Set” Plans gives a range of pier dimensions and both embedded and base shoe anchorage details for the RCP Shelters. Please provide pier sizes and anchorage types we should use for the purpose of bidding on the project.

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 3

ANSWER #4

The columns shall be anchored as shown on the Wood Column Base Shoe Pier Detail on sheet C205. Actual dimensions shall be provided by the building manufacturer in the shop drawings. Anchors shall be able to support the structures to a minimum of 150mph sustained winds, QUESTION #5

Please clarify if a vapor barrier is required under the picnic shelter slabs, vault toilet building and handicap parking slab. Currently, a vapor barrier is shown only under the handicap parking slab.

ANSWER #5

Vapor barrier is required under the handicap parking slab and the picnic shelter slabs.

QUESTION #6

Please confirm with the FWC Biologists that termite treatment is needed/intended under concrete slabs as shown on the Slab Detail on Drawing Sheet C202 of the “Updated Bid

Set”. The slabs are very close to the water and in a seemingly environmentally sensitive area.

ANSWER #6

We have verified that there is a necessity for termite treatment and are in further discussion with FWC Biologists on a possible environmental impact. Proceed to bid with termite treatment included as detailed in the drawings.

QUESTION #7

Please provide a specification and manufacturer basis of design for the Vault Toilet

Building and vault sizing for the purpose of bidding.

ANSWER #7

Please see Answer #1.

QUESTION #8

Please provide a copy of the soil investigation report confirming the subsurface conditions will allow excavation of the shelter piers and toilet vault. With the numerous boulders in the vicinity, it appears there may be subsurface rocks that will prevent excavation.

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ANSWER #8

There has not been a Geotech exploration at the site; however, the structures are replacing similar structures that were damaged during Hurricane Helene. We expect the subgrade to be able to support the new structures. The structures must be installed per the manufacturer’s instructions and requirements.

QUESTION #9

With respect to RCP Shelters, does FWC want a protective semi-transparent factory stain on the exposed wood

ANSWER #9

Yes.

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