ESBD_361749_1718640053372_Addendum_RFP 5-462-001 Question Responses_6.17.24_SUBMISSION.pdf

Texas School for the Deaf

1102 S. Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704

ADDENDUM

Addendum Number: _______1___________ Date: ______June 17, 2024________

Solicitation Number: ____5-462-001__________________________________________

Solicitation Title: ____Bulk Fuel Services_______________________________________

Due Date/Deadline: ____June 20, 2024_______________________________________

Purchaser: ___David Rivera, CTCD, CTCM____________________________________

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced herein, remain unchanged.

The following are specifications to this solicitation. This Addendum should be attached to and shall form a part of the referenced solicitation document and any resulting awarded contract(s) and may be considered in your bid.

PURPOSE OF ADDENDUM: QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Question: Who is the current incumbent?

Answer: Midtex Oil

Question: Would the state consider requiring bidders to submit pricing based on Austin Daily OPIS, so that they would be able to evenly compare submitted bids?

Answer: Please follow the requested price format as outlined on the IFB.

Question: Does the city receive split loads (both products delivered on same truck)?

Answer: It would depend if both products are ordered simultaneously or not.

Question: What is the total number of gallons usually delivered for both products at a time?

Answer: Quantity requested varies based on need and current number of gallons remaining on hand at time of request.

Question: Are the fuel storage tanks above ground or below ground?

Answer: Below ground

Question: Are bidders allowed to subcontract the hauling of fuel to a common carrier?

Answer: Yes, TSD will allow the hauling of bulk fuel to be subcontracted only.

Question: Can you please confirm that the TX School of the Deaf understands that the base price of fuel will fluctuate daily, but the contractor constant will remain fixed for the term of the contract?

Answer: Yes, TSD is aware that the base price of fuel will fluctuate, but the constant will remain fixed for the term of the contract.

Question: What date do you want bidders to reference for the base Posted Terminal Price?

Answer: TSD does not have a specific date required for reference. Bidders are expected to utilize a date that allows them to submit a bid response by the specific date and time listed on the solicitation.

Question: Since the Posted Terminal price and the Contractor’s constant are added together to determine the Unit price, who will the School of the Deaf determine which contractor’s constant is the lowest?

Answer: Bidders are expected to specify their constant and terminal price separately as well as provide a unit total in the bid response to explicitly show which bidder's constant is lowest.

Bidders are to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum. Return a signed copy of this notice with your bid submission.

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