ESBD_361743_1722024102643_Addendum No. 3 304T-24-500A1.pdf

Statewide Procurement Division

IFB NO. 304T-24-500A1 ADDENDUM NO. 3

CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Noah Holdren, CTCD, CTCM

The purpose of this Addendum is to change the response due date, amend Attachment F and provide a response to questions.

CHANGE RESPONSE DUE DATE:

From: July 31, 2024

To: August 7, 2024

AMEND ATTACHMENT F – REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Line 4: Dryer, Tumbler, Laundry, 400 - 410 Pound Capacity, 14.

From: 14. Burner Blower:

a) Minimum: 2 horsepower

b) Maximum: 15 horsepower

To: 14. Blower

a) Minimum: 2 horsepower

b) Maximum: 15 horsepower

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Question 1: My question was: Are China manufactures acceptable? You answered Referenced Brand example. It really did not answer my question. I am sorry but I really need a definitive answer. If my machine meets the specifications, will my machine made in China be acceptable?

Answer 1: Any machine meeting Attachment F - Requirements and Specifications will be considered, regardless of where the machine is manufactured.

Question 2: My question was does it have to have a BURNER blower? You said yes and the AD 410 has a burner blower. I am sorry but it does not unless they changed the design here lately. It has an atmospheric burner which has tubes that put flames on the top. The EXHAUST blower pulls the heat into the drying chamber via suction. A burner blower forces the air into the dryer chamber and with the exhaust blower to assist in heating the drying chamber.

Answer 2: Correction, it does not have to be a burner blower. Any form of blower is acceptable. Reference above, Amend Attachment F – Requirements and Specifications, Line 4: Dryer, Tumbler, Laundry, 400 - 410 Pound

Capacity, 14.

Question 3: My question was GA Braun is a TSL (top side loader) The Brim is and end loading (front loading open pocket) Your answer says it is either a top loading or side loading washer are acceptable. They are actually the same thing.

Answer 3: Either will be considered, so long as they meet Attachment F – Requirements and Specifications.

Question 4: I do have one more question and it is about the China machine. Just to clarify, as long as we meet the specifications, we can be accepted.

Answer 4: Reference Question and Answer 1.

Question 5: Also, I counted a total of 59 units of laundry machinery. Just want to confirm that is the correct estimated amount and that I was viewing and counting the right information for that total estimate of machines you are looking to purchase.

Answer 5: “CPA does not guarantee a specific volume to be purchased throughout the term of the Contract.”

See Part A.7.6. “Quantities indicated for each item in the Mandatory Price Sheet are estimates only and are based upon previous usage for a one-year period, if available, along with other data. These estimates should not be construed as a minimum or a maximum quantity that Customers may order.” See Part A.7.6.

Question 6: On the Cost Detail Sheet there is a “Expected Qty” Column. Are these numbers started 100%

TDCJ is going to order this much of each machine?

Answer 6: Reference Question and Answer Number 5.

THIS ADDENDUM SHALL BE ATTACHED TO AND FORM A PART OF THE REFERENCED IFB AND

THE CONTRACT.

RESPONDENT MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM, BY SIGNING AND

RETURNING WITH RESPONSE. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE SIGNED ADDENDUM MAY DISQUALIFY

THE RESPONSE.

RESPONDENT COMPANY NAME AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PRINTED NAME