Addendum_1_Q_A_BU_8955_0000033100.pdf

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Bariatric Bed (DGS-OTA) Addendum 2
Solicitation number
0000033100
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Napa County, California

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This document is an addendum to an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the State of California for the procurement of bariatric beds, with an Event ID of 0000033100. The addendum responds to questions received from bidders on November 14, 2024, regarding the specifications outlined in the IFB. Key points include: motorized transport is acceptable but not required, an air surface is not required, powered bed expansion is not required but powered bed angle adjustment is required, the required back angle to horizontal range is 0 to at least 60 degrees, and a sleep surface width of 38.5 inches is acceptable for some but not all specifications. The addendum also clarifies that bidders cannot include any exceptions or clarifications to the IFB terms and conditions as part of their bid submissions, and the state will not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by bidders.

The related state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of bariatric beds, with the Business Unit number 8955 and Event ID 0000033100. The event package includes instructions for bid submission, which must be made via email and not through the CaleProcure electronic bid system. Questions regarding the event must be submitted in writing to the specified Procurement Official. The event's main and backup contacts are also provided.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

QUESTIONS FROM BIDDERS

BARIATRIC BEDS

BU 8955 Event ID 0000033100 Question Received on 11/14/2024

1. Specifications Section 3.1:

Is motorized transport required?

Motorized transport is acceptable but is not a requirement.

2. Specifications Section 3.2:

Is an air surface required?

Air surface is not a requirement.

3. Specifications Section 3.1.5/6:

Is powered width & length expansion required?

No, powered bed expansion is not required, but powered bed angle adjustment is required.

4. Specifications Section 3.1.14:

Is head of bed elevation of 50 acceptable?

The Back angle to horizontal range of the bidder’s proposal shall be from 0 to at least 60 degrees or more.

0 to 50 degrees range is not acceptable.

5. Specifications Section 3.2.1:

Is sleep surface width of 38.5 acceptable?

38.5 inches is acceptable to 3.21.a; it is not acceptable for 3.2.1.b and c

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

QUESTIONS FROM BIDDERS

BARIATRIC BEDS

BU 8955 Event ID 0000033100 Question Received on 11/14/2024

6. Upon review, if there are bid terms and conditions Vendor may not be able to agree to, will the State allow Vendor to include clarifications or exceptions as part of its bid submission?

No, Bidders must utilize the question and answer process describer in IFB section 11, Bidder Questions if they have issues with the terms of the IFB.

7. Specifically, if there are insurance requirements that Vendor may not be able to agree to, will the State consider exceptions to insurance terms and conditions?

No, per IFB section 37, Additional Terms and Conditions, the state will not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by a Bidder.

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