8-B-2606AM Questions Answers.pdf
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- B-2606AM Musical Instruments
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- Crisp County, Georgia
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This document is a Questions & Answers (Q&A) addendum for Bid B-2606AM Musical Instruments issued by Gwinnett County Public Schools. The document addresses multiple product substitutions and discontinued models for various musical instruments and accessories, primarily from manufacturers like Yamaha, Selmer, Zildjian, and LP. The Q&A provides guidance for bidders on acceptable alternative products when original specified items are no longer available, including bass clarinets, instrument carriers, guitar cases, cymbals, stands, and other musical equipment accessories.
The document systematically resolves specific line-item questions about product availability, confirming that bidders can substitute discontinued models with updated versions from the same manufacturers. Key approvals include replacing the Selmer 1430LP bass clarinet with a Yamaha YCL-221II, substituting Yamaha carrier models with their updated equivalents, and approving alternative guitar cases and cymbal accessories. The Q&A ensures that bidders can submit responsive bids despite manufacturer product discontinuations, providing clear guidance on acceptable substitutions while maintaining the original bid's technical specifications and intent.
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B-2606AM Questions & Answers
Question
Does B-2606AM Musical Instruments replace current bid B2411AM Musical Instruments?
Answer
Yes
Question
Line 0-24 Selmer has discontinued the 1430LP. Is there another brand you would like?
Answer
Yamaha YCL-221II Bass Clarinet
Question
Lines 42-43 By brace do you mean a C830 stand like line 44?
Answer
Yes
Question
Lines 55-58 Yamaha has discontinued the Randall May carriers and now use MBC-9600, are we ok to substitute for the new carriers?
Answer
Yes
Question
Line 65 Is Black Forest okay for the color? Midnight Black is not an option from Yamaha
Answer
Yes
Question
Line 76 AF75-VSB-GTSAF75VSB Would it be ok to substitute Gator GC-335 Deluxe ABS Molded Case for Semi-hollow body Electric Guitar for the case? GTSAF75VSB is not a part number.
Answer
Case Substitute is approved
Question
Line 77 Is it ok to substitute the guitar case for Gator Deluxe ABS Molded Case - Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar?
Answer
Case Substitute is approved
Question
We have identified several discontinued models and items that often require accessories.
Please advise on how to proceed.
53 – Zildjian A0771 – Cymbals are discontinued model 61 – Yamaha MB-8320BR, RM-FCEP-B, PCH-MB18 - Carrier is discontinued, updated model available. Okay to quote new model?
62 – Yamaha MB-8318BR, RM-FCEP-B, PCH-MB18 - Carrier is discontinued, updated model available. Okay to quote new model?
63 – Yamaha MB-8322BR, RM-FCEP-B, PCH-MB22- Carrier is discontinued, updated model available. Okay to quote new model?
64 – Yamaha MB8324FWC - Carrier is discontinued, updated model available. Okay to quote new model?
65 – Yamaha MB-8326BEWC - Carrier is discontinued, updated model available. Okay to quote new model?
66 – Yamaha MB8328FWC - Carrier is discontinued, updated model available. Okay to quote new model?
69 – Yamaha MQT-60234BEWC - Carrier is discontinued, updated model available. Okay to quote new model?
71 – Yamaha MS-9414BFWC - - Carrier is discontinued, updated model available. Okay to quote new model?
Lines that need accessories not already listed under model #:
53 – Zildjian A0771 – Cymbals only, would need straps and pads 54 – Zildjian A0759 – Cymbals only, would need straps and pads 56 – Zildjian A0447 – Cymbals only, would need straps and pads 68 – LP CP221-AW – Stand NOT included, should we quote one?
137 – Allen Abel 6” – Beater not included, any particular model to quote?
Answer
53: A Zildjian Medium Thin Crashes 20" with Straps and Pads
61-66: Quote Updated Model
69: Quote Updated Model
71: Quote Updated Model
53-54: Straps and Pads are fairly standard and do not include part numbers on the bid, but should be included in the quote for shipment with Cymbals
56: Straps and Pads are fairly standard and do not include part numbers on the bid, but should be included in the quote for shipment with Cymbals
68: Bid asks for stand to be included in quote, should be standard stand for the LP Bongos, no part number for stand
137: Bid asks for beater to be included in quote, should be standard beater for the Triangle, no part number for triangle
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