6 - Kenneth Van Leer Request for Clarification-Response 5.15.25.pdf

This document is a Request for Clarification issued by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) for RFP BPM006108 for Vending Equipment and Related Services. The request is directed to Kenneth Van Leer and Associates, doing business as Vendtronics, regarding their submission of Attachment 8 - Forced Labor of Ethnic Uyghurs Ban Form. The clarification request must be submitted through the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) by May 15, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local Arizona time.

The document specifically seeks clarification on whether Kenneth Van Leer and Associates intends to submit a complete Attachment 8 form. The RFP appears to be for vending equipment and related services, with a specific focus on compliance with a forced labor ban. The vendor, Vendtronics, was found to have an incomplete submission of the required form, prompting this request for clarification. The document emphasizes that this is not a Request for Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and requires the vendor to review and respond appropriately to the clarification question.