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RFP# 304-25-0025DG – Appraisal & Legal New & Continuing Education Training Services for Appraisal Review Board Members Page 1 of 2

Request for Proposal (RFP)

RFP 304-24-0025DG

Appraisal and Legal New and Continuing Education Training Services for Appraisal Review Board Members

CPA’s Official Response to Questions from Potential Respondents (Response)

September 24, 2024

1. Can CPA estimate the number of training sessions expected per year for each type (new member and continuing education) and delivery method (live, telecast, webinar, pre-recorded)?

CPA RESPONSE: See RFP Section II(B) (Background), Section D (Scope of Services), Section IV (Mandatory Price Sheet) and Addendum No. 1 (published simultaneously with this Response), Item 1.

2. For in-person sessions, can CPA confirm which locations (Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Conroe, El Paso, Pittsburg, Richardson, Ft. Worth, Brenham, Amarillo, Lubbock, and Waco) will be used and how often?

CPA RESPONSE: See RFP Section II(D.3) (Additional Requirements) and Addendum No. 1, Item 2.

3. What are the expected number of participants per training session and the total number anticipated yearly?

CPA RESPONSE: See Addendum No. 1, Item 1.

4. Will CPA provide the curriculum and training materials, or are trainers expected to develop their own based on CPA’s publications?

CPA RESPONSE: See RFP Section II(B) (Background) and Addendum No. 1, Item 2.

5. Are there any specific technology requirements for delivering webinars or pre-recorded videos?

CPA RESPONSE: See RFP Section II(B) (Background) and Addendum No. 1, Item 3.

6. How will CPA evaluate the effectiveness of the training sessions?

CPA RESPONSE: See Addendum No. 1, Item 1.

7. Is there an incumbent contractor currently providing these services?

CPA RESPONSE: No.

8. How does CPA envision the coordination between the two anticipated Successful Respondents?

CPA RESPONSE: See RFP Section II(B) (Background), Section D.3 (Additional Requirements) and Addendum No. 1, Item 1.

9. Is there a maximum budget for this contract?

CPA RESPONSE: See RFP Section I(17) (Evaluation of Proposals) and Section II(A) (Introduction).

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10. Is there a preferred pricing structure (e.g., per session, per participant, or a flat annual fee)?

CPA RESPONSE: See RFP Section II(B) (Background) and Section IV (Mandatory Price Sheet) unit of measure.

11. For in-person sessions – Will CPA allow flexibility in lodging reimbursement rates for high-cost areas?

CPA RESPONSE: See RFP Section II(A) (Introduction), Section II(D.3) (Additional Requirements), and Section IV (Mandatory Price Sheet).

12. Are hotel taxes reimbursed separately from the lodging amount, and what documentation is required for tax reimbursement?

CPA RESPONSE: See Response to Question 11.

13. Will detailed meal receipts be required for reimbursement, or will CPA apply the per diem rates automatically?

14. If a scheduled trainer is unavailable, will CPA allow for a qualified substitute, and what is the approval process for this?

CPA RESPONSE: See Addendum No. 1, Items 1 and 3.

15. Will pre-approval be required for travel expenses that exceed the GSA rates?

September 24, 2024