Addendum 3 - Vendor Inquiry Q&A.docx
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- 3000024513
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- East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge City, Louisiana
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This document is Addendum 3 for an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Louisiana Office of State Procurement for the State of Louisiana Department of Corrections - Prison Enterprises, addressing mattress supplies procurement (RFx Number 3000024513). The addendum, dated May 22, 2025, provides clarifications to technical specifications and test method requirements for mattress components, with the original bid opening scheduled for May 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT. The addendum resolves vendor questions regarding specific testing standards, including NFPA 701 test methods, ASTM standards for adhesion and tear strength, abrasion testing parameters, and flame resistance specifications.
The addendum specifically clarifies technical requirements such as using NFPA 701 TM #2 testing, ASTM D-751 for various material properties, CS-10 Wheel with 250 grams load for abrasion testing, and precise flame resistance standards including 16 CFR 1632 and specific "After Flame and Glow" definitions. Vendors are instructed to acknowledge the addendum, with options to submit either a no-change acknowledgment or a revised bid if the technical clarifications impact their original proposal. The state reserves the right to request completed acknowledgment forms and maintains flexibility in the procurement process, emphasizing compliance with the detailed technical specifications outlined in the document.
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| 3000024513-1.pdf | ||
| Attachment B - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.pdf | ||
| Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-7.docx | DOCX document | |
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Office of State Procurement State of Louisiana Division of Administration
JEFF LANDRY
GOVERNOR
TAYLOR F. BARRAS
COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION
May 22, 2025
ADDENDUM NO. 03
Your reference is directed to RFx Number 3000024513 for the Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the State of Louisiana – Mattress Supplies – DOC-PE, which is currently scheduled to open at 10:00 AM CT on 05/28/2025.
Questions from the Vendor and State’s Responses:
Vendor Question 1. NFPA 701 does not state a method of testing (i.e. TM #1 or TM #2).
· What test method is required for PPM components?
· What test methods are required for adhesion, tear strength and weight?
State’s Response: NFPA 701 TM #2. Test methods ASTM D-751 is used for adhesion, tear strength, tensile and weight.
Vendor Question 2. In reference to abrasion, what is the abradant?
State’s Response: CS-10 Wheel 250 grams load.
Vendor Question 3. Should ASTM 00389 be ASTM D3389?
State’s Response: Yes, ASTM D3389 is the correct standard test method.
Vendor Question 4. Should 160 CR Part 1632 be 16 CFR 1632?
State’s Response: Yes.
Vendor Question 5. Specifications for “After Flame and Glow” – what is your definition of glow?
State’s Response: -0.5, Non-burning within 2 seconds after removal of flame.
All else remains as on original Invitation to Bid.
THIS ADDENDUM IS HEREBY OFFICIALLY MADE A PART OF THE REFERENCED SOLICITATION.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: If you have already submitted your bid and this Addendum does not cause you to revise your bid, you should acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by identifying your business name and by signing where indicated. You may return this Acknowledgement by mail or delivery by hand or courier to: Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or by fax to: (225) 342-9756. The State reserves the right to request a completed Acknowledgement at any time. Failure to execute an Acknowledgement shall not relieve the bidder from complying with the terms of its bid.
Addendum Acknowledged/No changes:
For: ________________________ By: __________________________
REVISION: If you have already submitted your bid and this Addendum requires you to revise your bid, you must indicate any change(s) below, identify your business name and sign where shown. Revisions shall be delivered prior to bid opening by mail or delivery by hand or courier to: Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, or by fax to: (225) 342-9756, and indicate the RFx number and the bid opening date and time on the outside of the envelope for proper identification, or by fax to: (225) 342-9756. Electronic transmissions other than by fax are not being accepted at this time
Revisions received after bid opening shall not be considered and you shall be held to your original bid.
Revision:
For: ________________________ By: __________________________
| By: | LaKeisha Bryant |
| Office of State Procurement | |
| Telephone No. 225-342-4824 | |
| Email: LaKeisha.Bryant2@la.gov |
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