Addendum 4.pdf

PUR-FRM-006

REV. 2 – 6/8/2023 pg. 1

DALLAS COUNTY

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

Records Building, 500 Elm Street, Suite 5500

Dallas, Texas 75202

Michael Frosch Purchasing Director

January 10, 2025

ADDENDUM # 4

Solicitation # IFB 2025-007-7032

Whereas, The bid deadline has been extended by an additional two weeks. The new closing date for the bid is now February 6, 2025 @ 2pm (CST).

Whereas, Answers to questions are as follows, Question 1: Does this contract require a walk-in facility in the area?

Answer 1: Yes

Question 2: Do you need an online order system?

Answer 2: Yes, Punch Out System

Question 3: Does the current contract have the same SBE contract requirement for the new contract?

Answer:

7.1 SBE Goals, Good Faith Efforts and Eligibility.

The Director of Small Business Enterprise sets the annual SBE participation contracting/subcontracting aspirational SBE goals for each contract. The contracting/subcontracting goals for this contract will be based on meeting or exceeding the minimum aspirational SBE goal of 40%, unless good cause exists for failing to meet the goal. The SBE aspirational goal is based on the total dollar amount of the contract.

To be recognized as an SBE, firms (contractors and/or subcontractors):

REV. 2 – 6/8/2023 pg. 2

a) Must be certified as an SBE by the following County approved entities: North Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA), DFW Minority Supplier Development Council and/or the Women’s Business Council of Southwest, at the time of the proposal/bid submission Other certifications are not acceptable.

b) To be recognized by the County as a qualified SBE firm, as defined pursuant to Section 3 of the Small Business Act1 and relevant regulations2, an SBE is a firm for which the gross revenues or number of employees averaged over the past three years, inclusive of any affiliates, is as defined by 13 C.F.R. Sec.

121.201; and

c) Must also perform a commercially useful function on the project and have a local presence in Dallas County Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in order to be counted for SBE points. The MSA includes the following counties: Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin.

7.2 Utilization

The aspirational SBE or certified sub-contractor goal is expressed as a percentage of the total dollar amount of the contract going to SBE or certified Sub-Contractor for those areas which the Contractor has sub-contracted or anticipates sub-contracting. The aspirational goal shall also apply to contract amendments that require work beyond the scope of services originally required to accomplish the project.

The Respondent agrees to employ good faith efforts through the award of subcontractors to eligible SBEs and certified firms to the fullest extent possible.

Dallas County’s Good Faith Effort Plan (GFEP) will be used to document SBE participation. However, all subcontractors and/or supplier, whether certified or not, must be listed in the GFEP. The information provided in the GFEP Form will be utilized in the development of the final contract/agreement. The GFEP Form can be found in the solicitation package.

WHEREAS,

All other specifications of the original bid remain the same.

REV. 2 – 6/8/2023 pg. 3

Except as provided herein/above, all other specification requirements of the original solicitation referenced shall remain unchanged in full force and effect. This addendum should be signed and returned with your Solicitation package on or before 2/6/2025, @

2:00PM (CST).