Q&A_2.docx

Question & Answers:

1) All poly gets brittle after a while. How long of a shelf life are you looking for?

Answer: At least a year shelf life

2) Shelf life depends on where they are stored & what is going in the bags.

Answer: Indoor climate controlled - grain or commodities similar to grain

3) Are they being stored outside like in a garden center? If so, we will have to add UV1.

Answer: not stored outside

4) Do you require 5 samples of each size of the bags?

Answer: yes. Amount is stated in the SOW

5) Can you accept a sample of the material the bags will be made of instead of the bags?

Answer: no. We require the full bag for the samples in order to determine they meet the specifications

6) Will our bid be accepted without any sample?

Answer: no. This is a requirement

7. Can the bid be for just one year, or is a 5 year quote mandatory?

Answer: We plan to award for the base year and option years. If you don’t bid on the options, then the bid will not be considered.

8. Do the products need to be US manufactured?

Answer: The Buy American Act does apply.