QUESTIONS_FOR_64KYS160004_AMEND1.docx

QUESTIONS FOR RFQ AG-64KY-S-16-0004 AMENDMENT 1

1) Could you provide the current firm's percentage or fixed amount discount from or surcharge to each newspaper's standard commercial rate card?

Current vendor is Missouri Press Service. Quote according to your policy.

2) With the existing agreement, what has been the annual spend? -ie June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016?

Over the past 2 years the total orders are almost at $114K, but this is not a constant rate.

3) Could you provide a sampling of newspapers where legal notices were placed?

Please see the Missouri Press Association website.

4) How many notices were placed in a given year?

The rate is not constant; approximately 120 per year.

5) Does the existing firm offer a prompt payment discount? If so, what discount for 10, 15 &/or 30 days?

Quote according to your policy.

6) Are there any current contracts in place with newspapers?

Current vendor is Missouri Press Service.

7) In the RFP, it mentions that the USDA is seeking to "retaining" services of established vendor. Are you open to other vendors for the RFP?

Vendor must be an established business-refer to attachments for required qualifications.

8) In the RFP, it mentions:

"The work shall be performed throughout the State of Missouri." If the contractor is based out of state, will you allow work to be performed outside the state of Missouri?

We will consider a vendor outside the state if we determine the vendor is responsible and capable.