B-28772 JPMC Sanitary Napkins and Tampons Q and A 001 220524.pdf

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JPMC Sanitary Napkins and Tampons
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22-416CMS-BOSS4-B-28772
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Illinois

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This document is a set of Questions and Answers regarding the Illinois Department of Central Management Services' JPMC Sanitary Napkins and Tampons contract solicitation 22-416CMS-BOSS4-B-28772. The contract is an indefinite quantity Joint Purchase Master Contract that will be available to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies Statewide. The contract will be awarded by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the successful vendor(s) shall be expected to supply all the requirements for users of the contracts(s), whether they are more or less than the estimate during the contract term. The bid quantities are an estimate only and not to be considered a guarantee of quantities to be purchased.

The document provides clarification on delivery logistics, indicating that the successful bidder will work with the individual entity to work out delivery details such as the need for a liftgate, driver assistance with unloading, and accommodating full-size tractor trailers or box trucks. The document also notes that appointments may be required for delivery.

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Illinois Department of Central Management Services JPMC Sanitary Napkins and Tampons

22-416CMS-BOSS4-B-28772

Questions and Answers #1

May 23, 2022

Q1 Does each line item require to be bid in order to be considered for award?

A1 All line items are not required to be bid to be considered for an award.

Q2 Will this contract be awarded by line item or in its entirety?

A2 If the State issues an award, it will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by line item.

Q3 Does your facility have a loading dock and if not, will a liftgate be needed for delivery? Will the driver be needed to assist in unloading the shipment? If so, do you have a pallet jack the driver can use? Can you accommodate a full-size tractor trailer or is box truck preferred? Are appointments required for delivery?

A3 This is an indefinite quantity Joint Purchase Master Contract which will be available to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies Statewide. Entities at various facilities Statewide will place orders on an as-needed basis. The successful bidder will work with the individual entity to work out delivery logistics. See also Section 1.5. Transportation and Delivery of the Contract.

In addition, the bid quantities are an estimate only and not to be considered a guarantee of quantities to be purchased. The successful vendor(s) shall be expected to supply all the requirements for users of the contracts(s), whether they are more or less than the estimate during the contract term.

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