ESBD_375129_1726753513383_Q&A Addendum #1.pdf

Office of Procurement Services

Box 41094 | Lubbock, Texas 79409-1094 | T 806.742.3844

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ADDENDUM #1

DATE: 9/19/24

TO: All Proposers

FROM: Crystal Lopez, Strategic Sourcing Administrator, Office of Procurement Services

SUBJECT: Texas Tech University RFP 2025-1125 Fresh Sushi Bar

NOTICE TO ALL PROPOSERS:

The following shall be incorporated into and become a part of the original Contract Documents and Specifications of the above-identified project. You must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by noting it on your proposal form.

Question 1: Can you provide approximate sales numbers?

Answer: Fiscal Year sales were $548,948.95, September 2023 through May 2024

Question 2: I see one Sushi Bar in the RFP, are there any delivery locations? If yes, how many?

Answer: The product is prepared in one location, and then delivered to 6 additional locations

Question 3: What are the hours of operation?

Answer: Varies by location, 7:00 am – midnight

Question 4: Are programs outside of Sushi acceptable? We are able to offer Hot Food Options, Asian

Snacks, and Boba Tea. Provided that there is space and some minor equipment for us.

Answer: Currently our program consists of cold grab-n-go items, but we are open to discussing additional options that do not violate any existing agreements. i.e. Coke contract

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Question 5: How many square feet is the prep area and workspace?

Answer: Space is 16ft 10in by 14ft

Question 6: How much refrigeration, freezer, and storage space is available?

Answer: 2 one door coolers, 1 two door cooler, small 1 door freezer, 1 three door freezer, dry storage racks

Question 7: How many display cases do we have access to display our products?

Answer: The units utilize single door reach in coolers for displaying products, number of doors available will vary by location according to volume

Question 8: Is it possible to have a tour of space before putting in a bid?

Answer: Yes, however pictures of the space are included in case time constraints don’t make this possible.

Question 9: If both parties come to an agreement, do we have to use the entity that is HUB-certified or can we establish a new entity?

Answer: TTU complies with Government Code 2161.181

Question 10: Is the percentage taken in for TTU 15% of net sales?

Answer: 25% is the minimum but we would like Proposer(s) to provide their best offer.

Question 11: Is third party delivery service an option for grab-n-go?

Answer: Not at this time.

Question 12: Is there a certain time frame and opening hours mandated?

Answer: No, currently products are produced and distributed in the morning.

Question 13: Is this a year-round operation or is it just for spring and fall semesters?

Answer: Fall and Spring semester as that is when we have majority of our business https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2161.htm

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Question 14: About how many rolls does TTU expect to sell on a daily basis?

Answer: 35,682 last year – 3,003 in the last week

Question 15: Are proposers suppose to bid on a dollar amount that it will cost to fulfill the contract being offered? If so, send the bid amount as an attachment?

Answer: For submittal of the proposal, we request that a menu and sales price be provided.

END OF ADDENDUM #1