ESBD_File_335344_HHS0013967_Solicitation Addendum Acknowledgement.pdf

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HHS0013967 Styrofoam Containers
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HHS0013967
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Dallas County, Harris County, Dallas City, Houston City, Texas

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This document is a Solicitation Addendum from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for contract HHS0013967 related to Styrofoam containers. The addendum announces a change in the solicitation due date to September 27, 2023 at 10:30 AM. The contract is for the procurement of insulated shipping containers in various sizes to be used in the shipment of refrigerated items. The contract will be a blanket purchase order with multiple deliveries over the contract term, which is anticipated to begin on the date of award through August 31, 2024, with two one-year renewal options. The HHSC will not guarantee any specific volume or usage under the contract. Pricing is requested on a per-lot basis, with the lot referring to a set of Styrofoam container and outer shipping carton. All deliveries will be to a single location at 1111 W North Loop, Austin, Texas 78756. Payment terms are net 30 days.

The pricing sheet does not include any historical usage information, as the quantities will vary based on the HHSC's needs at the time of each purchase. The contract will be open to multiple jurisdictions in Texas, including Dallas County, Harris County, and various cities within those counties. No set-asides or incumbent information is provided.

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SOLICITATION ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

Solicitation Due Time PCS Contact Information Description of Addendum THIS ADDENDUM NOW BECOMES A PART OF THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION RETURN ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM AS INSTRUCTED, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF RESPONSE.

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Acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and returning this addendum with your solicitation response in accordance with the submission options outlined in the solicitation.

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If respondent has submitted the response prior to addendum, respondent may email the signed addendum to pcsbids@hhsc.state.tx.us prior to the solicitation due date and time.

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HHS0013967 Questions and Answers

1. Can you provide me with last price paid and your usage for all 3 size containers.

Answer: Insulated Shipping Container 12x10x7 in 1.5 in Insert Wall Thick Cardboard Styrofoam 2 PK MFG Name: POLAR TECH. MFG Part: 227C.

Insulated Shipping Container 21-1/4x15-1/2x15-1/2 in 2 in Insert Wall Thick Cardboard Styrofoam MFG Name: POLAR TECH. MFG Part: 269C.

Insulated Shipping Container 15-1/4x12-3/8x12 in 1 in Insert Wall Thick Cardboard Styrofoam MFG Name: POLAR TECH. MFG Part: 243C.

(Quantities will vary depending on what is needed at the time of purchase.)

2. Are there multiple ship to locations under this award?

Answer: No, Pharmacy Warehouse, 1111 W North Loop, Austin, Texas 78756

3. Your UOM states “Lot” does that refer to Carton/Case quantity?

Answer: This will be a blanket PO with multiple deliveries throughout the year indicate your pricing whether it be price per each or price per case.

4. Is this a ‘Blanket’ PO Solicitation; or a one-off purchase solicitation? If blanket, what would be the monthly usage/Quarterly or Yearly usage?

Answer: This solicitation will result in a Blanket Purchase Order, therefore there is not a set quantity per monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Bulk purchase for duration of the contract.

5. What quantity is needed per this solicitation as this has not been indicated on your pricing sheet.

Answer: Quantities well very depending on what is needed at the time of purchase.

6. Section 1.1, Page 4 of 29, No Guarantee of Volume, Usage or Compensation. There are no historical quantities included in the Price Sheet that was provided. Is HHSC able to provide this information?

Answer: There are no set historical quantities due to quantities will vary depending on what is needed at the time of purchase.

7. Exhibit D Pricing Sheet Line No. 1, 2, and 3 UOM, The UOM for the products is defined as “LOT”. Does a “LOT” refer to one set of Styrofoam container and outer shipping carton?

Answer: Quantities will vary depending on what is needed at the time of purchase.

8. Exhibit D Pricing Sheet There is a single address listed on the Pricing Sheet. Is this the only location to which the products will be shipped? If not, can the other shipping addresses be shared?

Answer: Only one shipping address, Ship to Address 1111 W North Loop Austin Texas, 78756

9. Section 12.3, Page 20 of 29 Payment What are the payment terms provided by HHSC in net days?

Answer: 30 days

10. Section 10.2 Page 15 of 29 Initial Contract Term 2 Contract term is specified as beginning September 1, 2023, but anticipated contract start date is September 22, 2023, on title page.

Answer: Contract start date will be the Date of Award thru 8-31-24. With 2 one-year renewal.

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