BPM006959_Solicitation_Attachment_13_-_Experience_and_Capacity_Response.pdf

Request for Proposal

Solicitation No. BPM006959

Statewide Medical, Industrial, & Specialty Gases

Arizona Department of Administration State Procurement Office

1802 W. Jackson, #100 Phoenix, AZ 85007

Attachment 13 – Experience and Capacity Questionnaire

THE STATE MAY DETERMINE YOUR PROPOSAL NON-RESPONSIVE IF YOU DO NOT FULLY RESPOND.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The Offeror shall provide a narrative response to each section that demonstrates their understanding of the Scope of Work requirements and describes the company’s overall experience and capacity in providing the Services stated in this Solicitation. If there is a section that is not applicable to the Services required by the Scope of Work, you may mark it “N/A”.

Lengthy responses are less preferred. To avoid this, be concise in your response. Use bullet points as appropriate. Reconsider how to word any response that exceeds 500 words in length so that the response contains the most important points you want displayed. Do not refer the reader to an appendix/attachment for further information unless directed. Offerors will be held accountable for the accuracy and validity of all answers.

Offeror shall provide a response either after each section or in a separate document entitled:

“Attachment - Experience and Capacity Questionnaire Response.” If a separate document is used, please clearly designate each section and double-check to ensure that each question has been answered.

If any information provided is considered CONFIDENTIAL by Offeror, the information must be specifically included in the Confidential Information Designation Attachment and related documentation to be assessed for confidential treatment under A.A.C. R2-7-103.

NOTE: Please make sure to provide an electronic copy of your completed questionnaire in Word Format. You may include a PDF version in addition to the Word; however, the Word version is critical to completing the analysis.

1.0 Company Profile

Question Offeror Response

1.1. Brief overview of business operations, with an

emphasis on experience in regards to the scope of work.

1.2. Date established;

1.3. Ownership (public, partnership, subsidiary, etc.);

Solicitation Attachment – Experience and Capacity Questionnaire | Revision No. 1 | Revised 11-22

A fully integrated welding supply distributor operating in the state of Arizona since 1969. We supply industrial gases that we fill on site at our central distribution center.

1979 and incorporated in 1986

Corporation

State Procurement Office

Question Offeror Response

1.4. Location in which the Offeror is incorporated;

1.5. Address of “Main Office” (e.g. Corporate

Headquarters and any satellite offices responsible for performance of proposed tasks;

1.6. Offeror's organizational chart relevant to the

Contract, specifically identifying the key point of contact for all questions related to the submitted offer;

1.7. Full disclosure of any potential conflict of

interest between the Offeror and any State employee who functions or has responsibilities in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out of the Contract;

1.8. A Statement of whether, in the last five (5)

years, the Offeror has filed (or had filed against it) any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, or undergone the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or assignee for the benefit of creditors, and if so, an explanation providing relevant details and current status;

1.9. A Statement of whether there are any pending

Securities Exchange Commission investigations involving the Offeror, and if such are pending or in progress, an explanation providing relevant details and an attached opinion of counsel as to whether the pending investigation(s) may impair the Offeror’s performance in a Contract under this RFP;

1.10. A Statement documenting all open or pending

litigation initiated by Offeror or where Offeror is a defendant or party in any litigation that may have a material impact on Offeror’s ability to deliver the contracted services;

Arizona

1333 N 21st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85009

James Denk- Sales manager Mike Johnson - Outside Sales/Technical Carlos Aparacio - Customer Support Team Manger Carol Arnold - Sales/Admin -Procurement

N/A

N/A

N/A

State Procurement Office

1.11. A Statement documenting all open or pending

litigation initiated by Offeror or where Offeror is a defendant or party in any litigation with a Public sector client;

1.12. Full disclosure of any Public Sector contracts

terminated for cause or convenience in the past five (5) years; and,

1.13. Full disclosure of any criminal or civil offense.

1.14. Offeror shall provide evidence of any Arizona

required business license to provide these services.

1.15. Offeror shall provide copies of any

professional or industry certifications that represent the services detailed in this RFP.

2.0 Company Experience

2.1. Does the Offeror have a minimum of three (3)

years of proven experience within the medical and/or industrial gas industry?

2.2. What market(s) are your current clients

primarily in?

2.3. What experience do you have serving clients

in Business Markets within the State of Arizona?

2.4. What is the range in size of your current

clients?

N/A

N/A

Agreed

Agreed

Yes

Educational, structural steel, industrial fabrication, municipalities, state prisons, automobile industry, HVAC

From $ 500 monthly up to $ 100K monthly

AZ Game and Fish, Az Correctional Industries, and Mechanical

Educational Facilities, ADOT

State Procurement Office

2.5. Provide two (2) examples that exhibit your

experience with different types and sizes of (Label) related goods/services for clients?

2.6. How long have you provided goods/services

to your longest tenured client?

2.7. Why did your last three former clients cancel

their contracts?

2.8. With what relevant trade and/or professional

associations are you involved? How does this participation give you an advantage over your competition?

3.0 Financial/Accounting Information

Offeror must provide evidence of financial stability and capability to fund all costs associated with providing the relevant Materials or Services throughout the term of the Contract. The latest two (2) years audited annual financial statements including total revenue, net income, and total assets must be submitted with the Offeror’s proposal. If audited financial data is unavailable, explain in full, the reason and provide the latest non-audited financial information including but not limited to balance sheet, income statement, as well as statements of cash flows, and change in financial position. Include information to attest to the accuracy of the information provided.

Offeror shall provide information regarding any irregularities that were discovered in any accounts maintained by the Offeror on behalf of others. Describe the circumstances and disposition of the irregularities.

Offeror Response:

X

4.0 Certificates/Licenses

Submit copies of all applicable certificates and licenses that support Offeror’s ability to provide the proposed Materials or Services. At a minimum, this shall include all certifications and licenses referenced in the Solicitation Attachment - Organization Profile.

Offeror Response:

X

55 years

N/A

N/A

We currently are bidding industrial gases and we do in excess of $30m per year of delivered billed and completed in industrial gases and hardgoods

GAWDA - UPDATED INDUSTRY REGULATIONS PERTINENT TO GASES)

IWDC - INDUSTRY CO-OP GROUP FOR GASES AND HARDGOODS

AZ PROCURMENT - EDUCATIONAL AWARDED BIDS

BIDNET - MARICOPA COUNTY BID AWARDS

VARIOUS CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE - NETWORKING

NWBOC - NETWORKING, MINORITY CLASSIFICATION

We have attached unaudited financials. Our CPA audits quarterly.

Attachment 13 – Experience and Capacity Questionnaire