ESBD_548673_1786572971521_Q&A FAQ VF.pdf
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- Audio-Visual Equipment and Services
- Solicitation number
- 2608-002
- Issued by
- Texas
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This document is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) summary for an Audio-Visual Equipment and Services solicitation issued by Central Health in Travis County, Texas. The solicitation addresses key procedural and administrative requirements for prospective vendors responding to the RFP. While specific response dates, due dates, site visits, and bidder conference details are not detailed in this FAQ document, the document confirms that awards are generally made around the proposal expiration date stated in the solicitation package, with all proposers formally notified of the determination upon completion of the evaluation process. The solicitation requires proposals to be submitted through the BidNet platform, though in-person submission arrangements can be made with Central Health staff upon special request.
Regarding pricing and contract terms, Central Health does not provide advance budget information and requests that proposers submit their own proposed budgets in their proposals. The City of Austin and Travis County have living wage requirements that interested proposers must research and incorporate into their pricing. Central Health practices a Good Faith Effort standard regarding Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirements and requires such efforts from its contractors and consultants unless otherwise specified in the solicitation documents. An incumbent vendor currently provides this service. Both HUB-certified and non-HUB vendors are permitted to participate in the solicitation. Resumes and other supporting materials count against the stated page limit and cannot be submitted as separate exhibits outside the page maximum.
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FAQ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS RFP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
Q.1 Incumbent? Is there currently an incumbent vendor or service provider responsible for the existing solution, and if so, could you provide any relevant details about their involvement?
A.1 Q.2 Beyond the state and federal minimum wage, is there a prevailing wage, living wage ordinance, local mandated wage, or contract-specific wage?
A.2 Yes, Austin has a living wage requirement which can be researched.
It is recommended that interested Proposers research the City of Austin and Travis County requirements.
Q.3 What was the amount spent on this contract last year?
A.3 This question cannot be answered at this time. Please provide your rates on your submitted proposal.
Q.4 Is there an MBE/WBE requirement?
A.4 Central Health practices a Good Faith Effort and requires such of its Contractors and
Consultants unless otherwise specified in the solicitation documents (i.e. inclusion of HSP Plan Requirements and Goals).
Q.5 Will Central Health please confirm that responses which include larger content such as resumes, transition, staffing, and training plans may be provided in an Exhibits tab-apart from page maximum?
A.5 Resumes DO COUNT against the listed page limit. Larger content as described are at the Proposer’s discretion and will count against the page limit.
Q.6 What is the budget of this solicitation?
A.6 We do not provide Budgets for your solution in advance, we request you provide us with your proposed budget.
Q.7 BidNet is not working, what do I do?
A.7 Central Health staff cannot help with technical issues occurring on the BidNet platform.
Proposers must contact BidNet at support@bidnet.com or 800-835-4603 to resolve the issue.
Q.8 When is the contract scheduled for award?
A.8 Awards are generally made around the time of the proposal expiration date stated in the solicitation package. All proposers will be formally notified of solicitation status once a determination is made.
Q.9 I am a HUB-certified business. Do I still need to report whether my subcontractors are HUB-certified as well?
A.9 Yes
There is an incumbent for this service.
Q.10 Can non-HUB vendors participate in the solicitation?
A.10 Yes Q.11 Will Central Health accept submission of proposals via E-mail?
A.11 No the Proposal Submission is clearly identified in the solicitation packet. Central
Health prefers submission via BidNet site, however if the Proposal needs to be dropped of in person special arrangement can be made, refer to the solicitation for details.
END OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FAQ
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