BPM007077 Determination Exceptions Priority 1.docx
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This document is a Determination of Offeror Exceptions document from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) concerning Solicitation BPM007077. The determination involves Priority 1, a vendor responding to a solicitation for specialized rescue and technical equipment. The document outlines AZDPS's review of exceptions taken by Priority 1 in their Method of Approach response, ultimately disapproving those exceptions based on the solicitation's requirements.
The solicitation is for specialized rescue and technical equipment intended for AZDPS Air Rescue Operations. Priority 1 had requested that AZDPS provide detailed inventory lists, projected quantities, and specification details for items such as harnesses, stretchers, rescue baskets, spinal backboards, and other rescue equipment. However, AZDPS clarified that they will not provide a usage forecast, and Priority 1 was required to either accept all solicitation terms or withdraw their bid proposal. The document indicates that any exceptions to material solicitation requirements could potentially result in bid rejection, emphasizing the strict compliance expected in this procurement process.
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DETERMINATION
TITLE
Determination of Offeror Exceptions Taken on Method of Approach Response
AUTHORITY
A.R.S. §41-2540 Responsibility of Bidders and Offerors; A.A.C. R2-7-B301, Solicitation, Request for Proposal
SOLICITATION
BPM007077
Description: Specialized Rescue and technical Equipment for AZDPS Air Rescue Operations
DETERMINATION
In accordance with A.RS. §41-2540 and A.AC. R2-7-B301, it is hereby determined that the exception taken by Priority 1 on the Method of Approach for items listed is hereby disapproved.
Per the solicitation instructions:
All exceptions that are contained in the Offer may negatively impact an Offeror’s susceptibility for award. An Offer that takes exception to any material requirement of the Solicitation may be rejected.
In response to Method of Approach, Priority 1 has stated in their response 2.1 and 2.3:
AZDPS upon contract award will be required to provide a Master Inventory list of equipment required to be purchased and items projected to be rented on daily basis. AZDPS will also provide the quantity of items required as well as the associated sizes requested to be rented on a daily basis. Once Master list is obtained, P1AR will be able to provide AZDPS with updated pricing list.
Note: AZDPS to provide upon contract award the projected Quantity of Harnesses required on a daily basis as well as the respective sizes (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large) Note: AZDPS to provide upon contract award the projected Quantity of Stretchers and Rescue Baskets required.
AZDPS to provide upon contract award the maximum projected Quantity of Kong foldable spinal back boards required on daily basis.
AZDPS to provide upon contract award the projected Quantity of PEP Bags required.
AZDPS to provide upon contract award the projected Quantity of Harnesses, Helmets, rappel devices, etc required on a daily basis as well as the respective sizes (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)
Additional information provided to Priority 1 via clarification letters dated 9-18:
Also there is no requirement contained in the Scope for AZDPS to provide a usage forecast. AZDPS will “not” be providing a forecast on contract award.
Based on this additional information, please confirm that Priority 1 acknowledges this additional explanation of the Scope requirements and either accepts all of the terms of the solicitation and modifies their proposal to reflect this acceptance or withdraws their bid proposal.
Priority 1 response:
To ensure we can maintain appropriate stock levels and meet AZDPS’s expectations for rapid availability, we respectfully request that AZDPS provide minimum quantity and specification details for the items listed in the attached table. This will allow us to align our inventory and procurement planning with AZDPS’s operational needs.
DOCUMENTATION
This determination shall be placed in the procurement file.
EFFECTIVE
This Determination is effective and shall remain in effect unless otherwise modified or revoked.
Date 9-23-25 image1.png image2.jpeg
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