B-22837 JPMC Snow Plows and Ice Handling Equip Q and A-1 dated 112222.docx

JPMC Snowplows and Ice Handling Equipment, 21-416CMS-BOSS-B-22837, Questions and Answers #1

Illinois Department of Central Management Services JPMC Snowplows and Ice Handling Equipment

21-416CMS-BOSS-B-22837

Questions and Answers #1 November 22, 2022

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The State of Illinois intends to award this solicitation to the responsive and responsible overall low bidder meeting the specifications and terms and conditions of the bid. The State reserves the right to award by individual Line Item or Category.

Bidders may bid on all line items or may bid on only those individual line item(s) they choose to submit a bid.

The quantities indicated under the Items Tab in BidBuy are for evaluation purposes only and are no guarantee of actual usage. Pricing submitted will be used in the resulting contract.

Please reference the new B-22837 JPMC Snow Plows and Ice Handling Equipment IFB 221121; State of Illinois IFB Contract: Description of Supplies and Services, 1.5.5. There is no guarantee of quantities for actual orders or usage. Vendor shall furnish all requirements for the Contract period.

Economic Adjustment-MSRP: The prices in this Contract must remain firm for the first year after the execution date of the Contract. Thereafter, one upward price adjustment may be applied no more frequently than once during any given six (6) month period.

Economic Adjustment-Non-MSRP: The Non-MSRP prices in this Contract must remain firm for the first year after the execution date of the Contract. Thereafter, one upward price adjustment may be applied no more frequently than once during any given six (6) month period. The PPI that was in the contract is what should be used to request an increase.

· Line 19 needs chassis make, model, year, and exact equipment per chassis information in order to quote properly. It also mentions accessory equipment and components. Please provide more detail on this request.

· Line 21 needs to be more specific on the spreader(s) being requested. Tailgate, chassis mount slide‐in, size, etc. It also mentions accessory equipment and components. Please provide more detail on this request.

· Line 24 needs to be more specific in general.

· Lines 19, 21 & 24 are items that are specialty items specific to an application (chassis, equipment, etc.) and cannot be dialed in to a general price or component. If being used a replacement part, specifics are needed on that item in order to replace. If being used on a new install, specifics are needed on chassis & equipment

Q15

A15

1.4.2 The frame shall be connected to the four reinforced vertical ribs (six ribs on the12’ plow) This needs to be revised, 1.2.11.5 says to attach to six ribs.

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

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EXHIBIT “B” MPR39‐39‐57‐12‐ISCT‐IL

1.2.9.2. How long and wide should the extended tabs be? More detail needed

1.2.10 LED lighted markers with wire harness Is this a “NEW” feature?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

EXHIBIT “C” MPP41R11-ISCT-IL

1.2.11.2 How long and wide should the extended tabs be? More details needed

1.2.12 LED lighted markers with wire harness Is this a new feature?

1.11 All plows shall be equipped to provide for field installation of casters later without modification. How are we addressing this on our Illinois push frame?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

EXHIBIT “D” MPP41R12-ISCT-IL

1.2.11.2 How long and wide should the extended tabs be? More detail needed

1.2.11.6 LED lighted markers with wire harness Is this a new feature?

1.11 All plows shall be equipped to provide for field installation of casters later without modification. How are we addressing this on our Illinois push frame?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

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EXHIBIT “E” (MPFA30-60-12-ISCT)? ILL bottom angle

1.2.4 Requires 10-gauge Grade 50

1.2.9.2 How long and wide should the extended tabs be? More detail needed

1.2.9.6 LED lighted markers with wire harness Is this a new feature?

1.4.7 The push frame shall hydraulically adjust the plowing angle of moldboard 35* right to 35* left and hold the plowing position without the use of a mechanical device. Need to delete this 1.4.7?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

EXHIBIT “F” (MP40-58-12-ISCT-EXP/316)? ILL bottom angle

1.2.9.2 How long and wide should the extended tabs be? More detail needed

1.2.9.7 LED lighted markers with wire harness Is this a new feature?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

EXHIBIT “G” (MP41R11-ISCT-ME2)? ILL bottom angle

1.2.10.2 How long and wide should the extended tabs be? More detail needed

1.2.10.6 LED lighted markers with wire harness Is this a new feature?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

EXHIBIT “H” BOSS 9-1/2-foot plow?

Snow plow must have a plastic hopper, so as to help alleviate the corrosion issue in the beds and providing longevity on the plow. More information needed on this as we don’t understand what is being asked

Reference Revised Exhibit H and Exhibit I. we are seeking a snow plow and have provided details on the dump truck.

EXHIBIT “J” (MP45R10-ISILTW,316)

EXHIBIT “K” (MP45R11-ISILTW,316)

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

EXHIBIT “L” “M” & “N” (MP45R12-ISILTW,316)

Specifications for L, M & N seems to be the same?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

EXHIBIT O 8’ mid-mount JR wing for single axle – Tollway EXHIBIT P 8’ mid-mount JR wind for tandem axle – Tollway EXHIBIT Q 11’ benching wing (40”) for tandem axle – Tollway EXHIBIT R 30’ extended wing (Para-Glide) for tandem axle – Tollway Specifications for O – R need to be updated per previous history and conversations. Need to know chassis, make, model year, right hand or left-hand application.

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

Why are the wings listed as a Commodity?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

Do they have a specific order to upload forms into BidBuy?

There is not a specific order to upload the forms.

In BidBuy how are the dollar amounts came up with?

They are just an estimation based on current market analysis.

Are we able to submit the questions to Anita Harris?

Per the IFB document, A.5. Information Contact: The individual listed in the “Info Contact:” on the Bulletin posting shall be the single point of contact for this solicitation. ALL questions are to be submitted to Anita Harris as the solicitation contact.

If a box is not checked on Forms A or Forms B, is there a grace period?

Bidders can submit Forms B only if they have an active Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) registration. If a bidder does not have an active IPG registration, the bidder is required to submit Forms A.

What are the specifications for the Tollway Wings?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation

Are the IDOT wings to be submitted?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation

Could we add the specifications for trucks as these Snow Plows and Ice Handling Equipment are custom made?

Bidders shall submit their bids based on the specifications of the solicitation.

Are you seeking a custom versus a generic pricelist?

We are seeking the manufacturer MSPR pricelist (over-the-counter) the bidder chooses to submit.

Please clarify how to give a percentage off on a custom pricelist. Our standard is typically 10% off the over-the-counter MSRP products.

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation. For Line Items 3 to 8, we are seeking a percentage off the manufacturer MSPR pricelist (over-the-counter) the bidder chooses to submit.

Are prices to be entered in BidBuy or is an uploaded quote sufficient?

All prices shall be entered in BidBuy. Pricing received as an attachment will be deemed non-responsive.

There are 8 different wings on the master contract for Trucks (P-8607), are there amended specifications?

We are removing IDOT and Tollway Snow Plows from this solicitation. They will both be included in the next Dump Truck solicitation.

How is the percentage for the BEP Goal generated?

BEP Goal is based on the NIGP codes used in the solicitation and the number of BEP firms certified in the NIGP Codes. BEP firms certified in the NIGP Codes contact information is provided on the BEP vendor listing attached to the solicitation in BidBuy.

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