Questions from Industry -26 June 2025.pdf
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- 1232SA25R0027
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This document is a "Questions from Industry" file dated 26 June 2025 for Solicitation 1232SA25R0027, which involves upgrading safety showers and eyewash stations at a USDA lab in Ithaca, NY. The document contains two industry questions and corresponding government responses: the first clarifies bid bond requirements (20% or $300,000, whichever is less), and the second confirms that warranty documents are sufficient in lieu of maintenance bonds.
The related federal contract opportunity requires a contractor with knowledge of solicitation documents for upgrading safety equipment. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 9th, and written RFI questions must be submitted to david.hildebrand@usda.gov by 4:00 PM on July 17th, 2025. Questions submitted after the July 17th deadline may not receive a response, particularly for those who did not attend the mandatory site visit.
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Questions from Industry 1232SA25R0027
As of 26 June 2025
1. Page 33 of the solicitation states 20% NTE $300,000. Is $300,000 the correct amount?
Govt Response: Yes. Your bid bond may either be 20% of your bid price (unknown to us) or $300,000, whichever is less. Most vendors elect to get one for 20%.
2. Page 9 of the solicitation under G.2(d)(2)a says to “Submit warranties and maintenance bonds prior to final application for payment.” We have never submitted maintenance bonds on a federal project. Can you confirm that this is what the government is requiring?
Govt Response: Warranty documents are sufficient.
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