1-Answers to Vendor Questions.pdf

This document is an Amendment to RFP 200000002062 issued by the State of Michigan Department of Military & Veterans Affairs in response to vendor questions submitted during the solicitation period. The RFP pertains to facility maintenance services at an armory, requiring vendors to conduct walkthroughs to familiarize themselves with the property and understand service expectations. Maps were added to the RFP posting after the initial release to assist vendors in their evaluation. The solicitation process included multiple question submission dates ranging from July 22, 2020 to August 13, 2020, allowing vendors to seek clarification on RFP requirements and bidding procedures.

Key bidding requirements include submission of a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming "the State of Michigan, its departments, divisions, agencies, offices, commissions, officers, employees, and agents" as the Additional Insured, with the State of Michigan Department of Military & Veterans Affairs listed at 3423 North Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906 as the responsible entity. Vendors are permitted to use rock salt and sand for winter maintenance services but must notify the State Maintenance Worker (PM) regarding the specific products being utilized. The amendment demonstrates the State's responsiveness to vendor inquiries and clarifies administrative and operational requirements for bidders preparing proposals.