8-B-2617AM Questions Answers.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- B-2617AM Cutlery for School Nutrition Program (SNP)
- Issued by
- Crisp County, Georgia
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This is a Questions and Answers document for Gwinnett County Public Schools' solicitation B-2617AM for cutlery supplies to be used in school cafeterias throughout the district. The contract term is effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The school district anticipates ordering approximately 6,000 cases per month throughout the school year on a demand basis rather than as a single bulk order. Bidders may submit equivalent or alternative items that meet the same specifications and quality standards; however, specification sheets must be uploaded for equivalent products. Samples are not required prior to the bid due date. The district will place orders throughout the school year as needed, and the initial order quantity has not yet been determined.
All deliveries will be made to a single central location, with Gwinnett County Public Schools responsible for storing and distributing products internally. The awarded supplier is not required to maintain inventory. Orders will be issued only as purchase orders are submitted, with delivery lead time requirements referenced in the Distribution Center General Specifications. The requested items are cutlery sets rather than individual cutlery items. Payment terms are detailed in the Solicitation Instructions and Conditions. Bidders may upload additional proposal files under the Additional Info section of the bid portal.
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B-2617AM Questions & Answers
Question
If bidding an alternative item, do you need sample before the bid due date?
Answer
No, samples are not needed. However, per the bid instructions, if bidding an equivalent upload the specification sheet.
Question
1. Will Gwinnett County Public Schools consider comparable brands that meet the same specifications and quality standards?
2. Should respondents anticipate a single annual bulk order from Gwinnett County Public Schools, or will orders be issued on a rolling basis throughout the contract term?
Answer
1. As stated in the Bid Invitation & Requirements and on the bid table, equivalents are acceptable.
2. Orders are placed throughout the school year/term of the contract.
Question
1. What is your timeline for fulfilling the first order?
2. How much inventory do you currently have on hand to support the initial order?
3. What quantity do you anticipate for the first order?
4. What are your typical weekly and/or monthly usage volumes for this item?
5. Based on your current inventory levels and inbound supply, will you be able to fully support the start of the school year with your current manufacturer?
Answer
1. The effective term is 7/1/26.
2. N/A
3. At this time, the initial order quantity has not been determined.
4. Approximately 6000 cases/month.
5. N/A
Question
6,000 cases per month or 6,000 cases for the entire school year?
Answer
Approximately 6000 cases/month.
Question
Where would additional files be uploaded that we would like to include in our bid proposal?
Answer
You can now upload any additional files under Additional Info.
Question
1. Since this is listed as a demand usage contract, should suppliers expect GCPS to place orders on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term, or is there an anticipated initial bulk order near the start of the contract?
2. What is the anticipated first delivery date after award or after the contract start date of July 1, 2026?
3.Will deliveries be made to one central GCPS warehouse/location, or will the awarded supplier be required to deliver to multiple school locations?
4. If delivery is to a central warehouse, will GCPS store the products and distribute internally, or is the awarded supplier expected to maintain inventory and fulfill orders as requested?
5. Is there a required delivery lead time after each purchase order is issued?
6. Are items expected to be delivered weekly, monthly, quarterly, or only as purchase orders are issued?
7. Please confirm whether the requested items are individual cutlery items or packaged kits that include multiple items, such as a fork, spoon, straw, and napkin.
8. What are the expected payment terms after delivery and invoice submission?
Answer
1. Bulk orders are placed throughout the school year.
2. After contract start date.
3. Deliveries are made to one central location.
4. GCPS stores the products and distribute internally.
5. Please refer to Distribution Center General Specifications for information.
6. Only as purchase orders are issued.
7. Per the bid table, the items are cutlery sets.
8. Please refer to Solicitation Instructions and Conditions for information.
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