Current Questions and Answers 75D30124Q77950.xlsx

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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) solicitation issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the provision of dry ice and liquid carbon dioxide (CO2).

The key details are:

  • The CDC intends to award up to 5 BPAs for the supply of dry ice and liquid CO2 to its Lawrenceville and Roybal campuses.
  • Estimated weekly quantities are provided, with 2,000 lbs of dry ice per week for Lawrenceville and 10,000 lbs per week split between two deliveries for Roybal.
  • Specific requirements are outlined, including 99.5% or 99.9% purity for the CO2, and standard 1/2 to 1 inch pellet dry ice delivered in lined, insulated bins.
  • The deadline for submitting questions is July 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT, and proposals are due by July 31, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT.
  • Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the contract specialist.

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RFQ 75D301-24-Q-77950
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(if applicable)QuestionCDC Response
1Please provide the current quantities of dry ice and liquid CO2 being delivered or give us an estimate of what you think the quantities would be each week or monthly to the CDC Lawrenceville and Roybal campuses.Current quantity for dry ice weekly for Lawrenceville is 2000 lbs. It occasionally rises to 2500 lbs. if there is an outbreak, however it is usually not an emergency request, but rather an additional bin added to the weekly order for a time. Current quantities for dry ice for Roybal are 10,000 lbs. divided into a Tuesday and Thursday deliveries so that the bins can be replenished for weekend work and so that the shipping department has fresh dry ice for international deliveries that go out on Fridays. Again, if there is a known increased need it is added to one of the biweekly deliveries and does not require a separate trip. We keep a supply to cover most increases and will be replacing our stock.
2Is there the potential that emergency deliveries may be required?There is a possibility of emergency fills for bulk CO2 if a valve freezes open or is a solenoid blows meaning there is a large release of gas that needs replacing. OSSAM has the maintenance contract for the bulk tanks, we are looking to supply the product only.
3Are there specific purity or grade requirements for the dry ice and liquid CO2? What are the packaging and storage requirements for dry ice deliveries?For bulk CO2 we are requesting medical grade 99.5% purity or food grade 99.9% as available. The requested grade for dry ice is food grade or 99.9% purity. For dry ice we are requesting standard ½ “ to ¾ “ pellet dry ice delivered in lined, insulated HDPE dry ice bins w/ hinged lid & working caster wheels. Bins should be made from BPA Free, FDA compliant resin with gaskets in good working condition. We request not to receive in paper or plastic bundles, as it creates additional waste.
4Are you currently using a contractor for these services? If their service has been subpar, what are some things you'd like to see from the new contractor to improve the customer experience?The previous BPA expired and the services wasn’t renewed until now. The best customer experience comes from open information exchanged when there is an issue in supply, as well as immediate response to errors in delivery or condition of the product.
5What size is the bulk Carbon Dioxide tank at Roybal? How often does it need to be filled? Does the bulk tank have telemetry installed or would the awarded supplier need to supply one?The main CO2 tank is 3000 gallons, each backup tank is 1500 gallon. Telemetry is installed.
6Leased cannisters (portable cylinders) of Carbon Dioxide: What size cylinder do you require? And will you need cylinders with a dip tube/SyphonCylinders are UPS75, USP (United States Pharmacopeia) Medical Grade Carbon Dioxide, Size 300 High Pressure Steel Cylinder, CGA 320 Washer. Unknown on the dip tube/syphon.
7Type of Dry Ice: Could you please specify the type of dry ice required (e.g., pellets, blocks, or slices)?Currently we only need standard ½ or ¾ inch pellets – industry standard size, Food grade.
8Pallets: Do you need pallets for the dry ice? If so, what size pallets are required?We have never needed pallets, as we are requesting delivery of standard ½ “ to ¾ “ pellet dry ice delivered in lined, insulated HDPE dry ice bins w/ hinged lid & working caster wheels. Bins should be made from BPA Free, FDA compliant resin with gaskets in good working condition. We request not to receive in paper or plastic bundles, as it creates additional waste.
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