Addendum 1 ARFQ 18-22.docx

SOLICITATION NUMBER: ARFQ BCF 18*22

Addendum Number: 1

The purpose of this addendum is to modify the solicitation identified as ARFQ BCF18*22 (“Solicitation”) to reflect the change(s) identified and described below.

Applicable Addendum Category:

[ ] Modify bid opening date and time

[ x] Modify specifications of product or service being sought – third page of this document

[x ] Attachment of vendor questions and responses

[ ] Attachment of pre-bid sign-in sheet

[ ] Correction of error

[ ] Other Revising pricing page and changing the commodity section in OASIS

Description of Modification to Solicitation: To answer vendor questions and revise spec sections 4.1.1.4 and 4.1.1.5.

Additional Documentation: Documentation related to this Addendum (if any) has been included herewith and is specifically incorporated herein by reference.

Terms and Conditions:

1. All provisions of the Solicitation and other addenda not modified herein shall remain in full force and effect.

2. Vendor should acknowledge receipt of all addenda issued for this Solicitation by completing an Addendum Acknowledgment, a copy of which is included herewith. Failure to acknowledge addenda may result in bid disqualification. The addendum acknowledgement should be submitted with the bid to expedite document processing.

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

SOLICITATION NO.: ARFQ BCF18*22

Instructions: Please acknowledge receipt of all addenda issued with this solicitation by completing this addendum acknowledgment form. Check the box next to each addendum received and sign below. Failure to acknowledge addenda may result in bid disqualification.

Acknowledgment: I hereby acknowledge receipt of the following addenda and have made the necessary revisions to my proposal, plans and/or specification, etc.

Addendum Numbers Received:

(Check the box next to each addendum received)

[ x ] Addendum No. 1 [ ] Addendum No. 6

[ ] Addendum No. 2 [ ] Addendum No. 7

[ ] Addendum No. 3 [ ] Addendum No. 8

[ ] Addendum No. 4 [ ] Addendum No. 9

[ ] Addendum No. 5 [ ] Addendum No. 10

I understand that failure to confirm the receipt of addenda may be cause for rejection of this bid. I further understand that that any verbal representation made or assumed to be made during any oral discussion held between Vendor’s representatives and any state personnel is not binding. Only the information issued in writing and added to the specifications by an official addendum is binding.

Company

Authorized Signature

NOTE: This addendum acknowledgement should be submitted with the bid to expedite document processing.

SPECIFICATION CHANGE

Previously read:

From - 4.1.1.4 Mailing machine must be capable of processing a minimum of 65 envelopes per minute with scale interfaced to meters capable of weighing letters and packages up to 5 pounds.

Change to: 4.1.1.4 Mailing machine must be capable of processing a minimum of 35 envelopes per minute with scale interfaced to meters capable of weighing letters and packages up to 5 pounds.

Previously read:

From – 4.1.1.5 Mailing machine must have an automatic tape dispenser.

Change to: 4.1.1.5 Mailing machine does not require an automatic tape dispenser.

VENDOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question – The DM125 does not meet this requirement. The DM125 processes 35 envelopes per minute. The DM300 semi-automatic machine process 65 envelopes per minute.

Answer – 35 envelopes per minute will meet the requirement.

Question – The DM 125 does not have an automatic tape dispenser. The tape runs through the feed deck one at a time.

Answer – Automatic tape dispenser is not required.