Addendum No. 1 - Pages 1 - 3.pdf

July 18, 2024

ADDENDUM NO. 01

Your reference is directed to RFx Number 3000023167 for the Invitation to Bid for the State of Louisiana – Emergency Infectious Medical Waste Disposal, which is currently scheduled to open at 10:00 AM CT on July 25, 2024.

Following are the Vendor’s Inquiries received by the deadline date of July 11, 2024 and the State’s Responses:

Vendor’s Inquiry #1: Frequency of Pickups: Could you please specify the frequency of the pickups? Are they scheduled on an as-needed basis following incidents, or is there a predetermined schedule for these pickups?

State’s Response #1: This is an Emergency Contingency Contract that is only used during an emergency declared by the Governor of the State of Louisiana, in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana. Once the contract is activated, the number of pickups and scheduling would be determined based on the size and scope of the emergency. Typically, pickups would be weekly, and the Agency prefers to have a pre-determined day for weekly pickup. However, this may be subject to change depending on the emergency.

Vendor’s Inquiry #2: Monthly Pickup Average: On average, how many pickups are performed each month under this solicitation?

State’s Response #2: Based on the potentiality of all shelters being open simultaneously during an emergency, the number of pickups could range from 12-15 monthly.

Vendor’s Inquiry #3: Permit and Insurance Information: The document mentions the requirement for permit information. Is a Certificate of Insurance also required for this solicitation?

State’s Response #3: A certificate of insurance is not required to submit a response, but would be required prior to being awarded a contract. See Attachment A – Standard Terms and Conditions, pages 7-10.

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Vendor’s Inquiry #4a: Previous and Current Pricing Structure: Could you provide details on the previous pricing structure for this service? Additionally, does the current solicitation maintain the same scope and scale as the previous project?

State’s Response #4a: Previous contract pricing can be requested by submitting an email to Paris.King2@la.gov. Yes, the specifications and scope are the same as the previous solicitation.

Vendor’s Inquiry #4b: Previous and Current Pricing Structure: Who is the incumbent contractor for this project?

State’s Response #4b: Previous Contractors were: Stericycle, Inc. and MWM Raven, LLC.

All else remains as on original 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, by hand delivery or courier to: Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. 3rd Street, Claiborne Building - 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 by hand delivery or courier to: Office of State Procurement, 1201 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, 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 mailto:Paris.King2@la.gov

Revisions received after bid opening shall not be considered and you shall be held to your original bid.

Revision:

For: ________________________ By: __________________________

By: Paris King Office of State Procurement Telephone No. 225-342-8019 Email: Paris.King2@la.gov mailto:Paris.King2@la.gov