Solicitation 1284LL24Q0013 Questions.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 1284LL24Q0013
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This solicitation requests quotes for establishing multiple blanket purchase agreements to provide transportation services for plant materials from the Coeur d'Alene Nursery. Up to three agreements for a base period of five years will be awarded, with an annual shipping volume estimated between 10,000 to 16,000 boxes. Deliveries will primarily occur between March and June each year to locations within 500 miles of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and must maintain the plant materials at temperatures between 32 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Quotes are requested for two sample shipments described in the solicitation and should be submitted along with technical and representation documents to the Department of Agriculture Forest Service by March 15, 2024. The selected vendors will then provide transportation on an as-needed basis according to current market rates for the life of the agreements.
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Coeur d’Alene Nursery Transportation BPA Solicitation 1284LL24Q0013
1. Which section of which document do we list our sample rates?
On pages 21 and 22 of the Solicitation, it states that offers need to provide a price proposal. There is no specific format of this price proposal. However, the price proposal should be a quote for two example shipments; these shipment examples are on page one of the solicitation.
2. Please provide the destinations to which we should be basing these sample rates originating from Couer d'Alene.
On page 1 of the solicitation, you will find two examples. The examples provide the ship from, ship to, and shipment details. Please provide a quote based on this information.
3. With the contract length of 5 years, is there an expectation of a rate increase for protection transportation, or will the RFQs for pricing on individual shipments be dynamic and based on current market conditions?
The BPA will only establish an agreement on expectations between the US Forest Service and the contractor. Once this agreement is established, every time there is a movement request or a transportation request; that request will be sent to each of the three BPA holders for quoting. Therefore, each transportation request will be based on current market conditions.
4. In which section of the document do we list our price offering? Will the list of 500 potential destinations be provided as the shipping deadlines approach?
The price proposal that is requested with the solicitation has no specific format, and it should include the example quotes that are on page one of the solicitation. All of the destination delivery addresses are not known at this time. Therefore, for evaluation purposes we provided example shipments to provide quotes for.
5. These are the three elements of proposal submittal listed - Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations. Which form or format do we use for Price Proposal?
There is no specific format for the price proposal. Each company may utilize their own quote generating software to provide quotes.
6. I am seeking additional clarification regarding whether or not me being a non-asset based company disqualifies me Being a non-asset-based company does not disqualify you from the BPA; there is no preference between non-asset-based and asset-based companies.
7. What is the temperature control requirement in degrees?
Temperature control is 32-36 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. What is the appx. cargo liability value of 20 pallets of plant materials?
Each pallet will have a value of approximately $3,200; for 20 pallets, the value will be approximately $64,000
9. The provider is 100% responsible for any claim in full, whether damage, loss, or spoilage - without exception. Is this accurate?
If the cargo is damaged during transportation, the contractor will be liable for the cost of the damaged cargo. Also, if the temperature is not maintained during transit, which results in the cargo being damaged, the contractor will be liable for the cost of the damaged cargo.
10. Can these pallets be double-stacked?
No, the pallets cannot be double stacked.
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