Addendum 1 Q and A.pdf
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- ALIGNMENT RACK
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- RFP IIS 210000000249 3
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- Ingham County, Michigan
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This is an Addendum 1 Questions and Answers document issued by Ingham Intermediate School District on November 19, 2020, regarding an Invitation to Bid for an alignment rack. The project involves the procurement of one alignment rack to replace an existing unit in a large training laboratory that will be used for training Career and Technical Education students on a variety of vehicles. The specifications in the original bid were based on Hunter equipment; however, the district clarified that bids meeting or exceeding the requested specifications from any manufacturer will be considered. Bidders are permitted to submit alternate proposals within a single bid if alternative technologies or features exceed Hunter's specifications, but multiple separate bids from the same entity under the same or different names will not be accepted. Bidders are responsible for noting any alternatives or specifications they deem impractical or non-functional.
The addendum addresses several clarifications regarding procurement logistics and submittal requirements. The district confirmed that a forklift is available on site for use by Ingham ISD staff only to facilitate equipment delivery and installation. While the original specifications were proprietary to the Hunter brand, the district emphasized that all bids will be evaluated based on whether the proposed finished product meets or exceeds the stated requirements, rather than on brand-specific features. Bidders should follow standard bid instructions when submitting proposals, and no pricing information, set-asides, or funding sources are detailed in this addendum document.
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November 19, 2020
INGHAM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
INVITATION TO BID – ALIGNMENT RACK
ADDENDUM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. In some minor areas of the bid specification, it is virtually impossible to meet the bid specification because the features are proprietary to the competitor. Are we going to be disqualified because our system does not meet those proprietary features from the competitor?
a. All bids will be considered if the proposed finished product meets or exceeds what is being requested in the specifications
2. Can you provide more information on available spaces, the application, types of vehicles to be serviced and other technicalities?
a. This machine will replace an existing alignment rack in a large training lab that will be used for training Career and Technical Education students on a variety of vehicles.
3. If we have different technologies and another one that exceeds Hunter’s spec, should we submit two separate proposals?
a. Per the bid instructions, more than one bid for the same work from an individual or entity under the same or different names will not be considered. If there are options, it can be included in a single proposal as an alternate bid.
4. The specifications are specific for a Hunter machine. How will another manufacturer brand compare when each specification cannot be met?
a. Bids should meet or exceed the final product in the bid specifications. It is the bidder’s responsibility to note any alternatives or detail/specification that in his/her opinion is not practical or functional.
5. Is this for a quantity of one or two alignment racks?
a. One alignment rack.
6. Do you have a forklift on site?
a. Ingham ISD does have a forklift fur use by Ingham ISD staff only.
7. What is the process behind submitting an alternate for approval?
a. Follow the bid instructions, all bids will be considered if the proposed finished product meets or exceeds what is being requested in the specifications
END
Respectfully Submitted, Carolyn Jones Purchasing Specialist Ingham Intermediate School District
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