ESBD_492834_1773159023648_5_Addendum No. 1_304T-26-640A1.2.pdf

Statewide Procurement Division

IFB No. 304T-26-640A1.2 ADDENDUM No. 1

CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Jennifer Walls, CTCD, CTCM

The purpose of this addendum is to provide a change to the Mandatory Price Sheet, provide a change to Part

A, and provide a response to questions.

MANDATORY PRICE SHEET CHANGES:

Line 2 of the Mandatory Price Sheet has been addressed below and, in the Question, & Answers.

From: UOM: Each

To: UOM: Case

PART A CHANGES:

1. Part A, Section A.14.1 Award Approach:

From: CPA intends to make an award to the vendor providing the best value to the state for the line item.

The price evaluation for all line items will be the lowest price per comparable unit of product.

To: CPA intends to make an award to the vendor providing the best value to the state for each line item.

The price evaluation for all line items will be the lowest price per comparable unit of product.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Reference Page 2 of this Addendum

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

Questions and Answers

IFB No. 304T-26-640A1.2

Title: Disposable Paper & Plastic Products

Question

No.

Question Answer

I was wondering if there is someone who handles purchasing that is off contract, to see if these disposables would be something that would be of interest to them?

Manufacturers, suppliers, and other vendors wishing to furnish materials, equipment, supplies, and services to the state should register for the

Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to receive bid opportunities.

Is there someone who handles off contract purchasing that you could forward this offer to?

Reference response to question and answer 1.

I have a quick question for you, for this bid, will the product be shipped to one location or multiple?

The Contract is for a Statewide, reference Part A, Section A.4.2.

Is this solicitation limited to Texas-based vendors, or is it open to Out of State vendors and corporations?

The Solicitation is open to In State and Out of State Vendors.

Will this be awarded line by line or this is a 1 winner take all bid?

CPA intends to make an award to the vendor providing the best value to the state for each line item. Reference Part A, Section A.14.1.

6 What is the budget for this bid?

CPA does not guarantee a specific volume to be purchased throughout the term of the Contract. Reference Part A, Section A.7.5.

Can we have the previous bid tabulation and awarded vendors list for these items?

For any information regarding the current contract, previous bid tabulations, or previous pricing, submit an Open

Records Request at https://comptroller.texas.gov/about/policies/openrecords/

8 When were these items up for bid last? Reference response to question and answer 7.

Are items to be delivered to 1 location or multiple locations? If multiple how many?

Reference response to question and answer 3.

How many locations will the toilet paper and paper towels be delivered to?

Reference response to question and answer 3.

How often will orders be placed? Weekly, monthly etc.

this would help with allocation pricing.

Reference response to question and answer 6.

What are your current pricing and product brands for this bid?

Reference response to question and answer 7.

13 Do you require samples prior to bid? Samples are not required with response. Reference Part A; Section A.7.3

14 Do you accept minimum orders?

No, for the products solicited a minimum order requirement will not be allowed.

15 Is a 1-14 day lead time acceptable?

Reference Part A, Section A.13.3 to see how the Respondent's delivery schedule impacts evaluation of the Response.

Line 2 says UOM each ….do you only estimate needing

916 cups?

Unit of Measure has been amended to correctly read as per Case on the

Mandatory Price Sheet. Reference Part A; Section A.7.2 and Addendum

No. 1, Mandatory Price Sheet Changes, 1.

If we want to bid multiple products per lien , do we just submit multiple mandatory price sheets?

Yes, if Respondent represents multiple brands or has multiple qualifying models with different pricing, Respondent may submit multiple bids for a single line item by submitting multiple Mandatory Price Sheets.

Reference Part A, Section A.15.7.

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