BPA_QA_Contractor_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

BPA – Polyethylene and Nitrile Gloves Procurement Contractor Questions/Comments and

Government Response March 29, 2018

# Reference Offeror Question/Comment Government Response

1 RFQ, Page 3 of 18, Section I (Description of Agreement), and Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Technical Specifications)

For the nitrile gloves ‐ It states “Cases” of 100 gloves. Do you mean “Boxes” of 100 gloves?

Yes. Normally packaged 100 gloves per box and 10 boxes per case.

2 RFQ, Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Technical Specifications)

For the nitrile gloves ‐ Thickness states 5.9 mil.

• Gloves are measured in the finger, palm and cuff, where is that 5.9 mil?

• Or could you provide the current brand/model you are using so I could cross reference that?

Brand/Model Nitrile Gloves: Supreno Powder Free Nitrile Exam Gloves SU-690

3 RFQ I understand that this is a BPA and there will not be a minimum requirement.

• Could you provide the past history of what a typical order consists of? How many cases or boxes are purchased each time, ballpark figure?

Nitrile gloves (assorted sizes) – 210 boxes

Polyethylene gloves – 1,600 Cases

4 RFQ Could you provide the current prices you are paying for each type of glove?

$9.42 per case polyethylene gloves

$7.00 per box of nitrile gloves

5 RFQ, Page 2 of 18, Section I (Scope), paragraph 2

Each BPA Call will specify the specific quantities of cast polyethylene gloves or blue powder free nitrile gloves. Over the next 12-60 months a total estimated quantity of 8,600 cases (1,000 per case) cast polyethylene gloves in extra-large size per case;

estimated 310 cases (100 per case) blue powder free nitrile gloves in small size per case; estimated 310 cases (100 per case) blue powder free nitrile gloves in medium size; estimated 310 cases (100 per case) of blue powder free nitrile gloves in large size; and

In the past we used to receive the polyethylene gloves 10,000 per case. When we changed our request to 2.0 mil thickness that seemed to change.

1,000 per case is also fine for the nitrile gloves an estimated 650 cases (100 per case) blue powder free nitrile gloves in extra-large size may be ordered.

I am not certain how to interpret the order count.

• For example, it appears that you are expecting 8,600 cases of 1,000 boxes per case of the extra-large polyethylene gloves and 310 cases of 100 boxes per case of the small nitrile gloves.

• Polyethylene gloves generally come in boxes of 500 gloves, with 20 boxes in a case, for a total glove count of 10,000 per case.

• Nitrile gloves generally come in boxes of

100 gloves, with 10 boxes in a case, for a total glove count of 1,000 per case.

Please confirm the intended quantity of the above referenced solicitation.

6 RFQ, Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Technical Specifications)

Would the nitrile gloves in the color black be acceptable?

No

7 RFQ, Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Technical Specifications)

Is a vinyl glove an accepted alternative to the polyethylene gloves?

No

8 RFQ Do we have to bid on Both nitrile and polyethylene gloves to be considered for the bid?

Yes.

9 RFQ, Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Technical Specifications)

Is there a particular manufacturer or part number that you are looking for in regard to the Polyethylene gloves size XL?

AmerCare – item #2699 from a previous buy

10 RFQ, Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Technical Specifications)

Would Cast Polyethylene Gloves pack 200 pcs per inner & 10 inners per case. Is this packing acceptable?

Yes

11 RFQ Would it be possible to set a minimum order quantity per shipment in order to offer best delivery quote?

No

12 RFQ, Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Special Instructions)

Would shipment be off loaded to a dock or ground level and would any type special equipment be needed such as lift gate, pallet jack or otherwise?

At a loading dock…no equipment needed

13 RFQ, Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Technical Specifications)

Regarding the subject solicitation number (

POLYETHYLENE AND NITRILE GLOVES),

would you be able to get me the manufacture name and part number and price for the gloves that are being purchased currently?

AmerCare – item #2699 from a previous buy.

$9.42 per case

14 RFQ, Page 3 of 18, Section I (Description of Agreement), and Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Technical Specifications)

Nitrile Glove Unit = Case 100 Gloves

• A typical case contains 10 Boxes of 100 Gloves for a total of 1000 Gloves, or 500 Pairs. Please clarify if the pricing sought is for a case unit (10 – 100 Count Boxes), or single box (box of 100 Gloves)

Single box of 100. However, when ordered the number will be an even amount that will equal cases.

Case of 10 boxes (100 gloves per box)

15 RFQ, Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Special Instructions) and Page 4 of 18, Section 2.1 (Shipping)

TSA Warehouse, Egg Harbor Township

• Is the warehouse equipped with a Flush Loading Dock or similar style loading dock?

• Is the warehouse equipped with unloading equipment’s (e.g. forklift, pallet jack, or similar equipment)?

• Will the contractor have access to the unloading equipment?

• Is the freight company responsible for bringing the onloading equipment?

The warehouse has a flush loading dock with unloading equipment. Personnel at the warehouse will offload the products. The freight company is not responsible for the offload or placing the products.

• Once onloaded, are the goods left on to the loading dock or will they be transported to the final place of storage?

16 RFQ Clearances, do we need to ensure/obtain clearances for/on-behalf of the Freight company

No