ESBD_File_350850_Submission Instructions-24-293.pdf

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Disposable Supplies and Related Items
Solicitation number
24-293
Issued by
Dallas County, Richardson City, Texas

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This document contains submission instructions for suppliers responding to Request for Sealed Proposal (RFSP) #23-293 for Disposable Supplies and Related Items for the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) Child Nutrition Department in Texas. The solicitation is to establish an agreement for the legal acquisition of disposable supplies and related items on an as-needed basis by the RISD Child Nutrition Department. Suppliers must register in the Bonfire public portal, prepare the required submission materials including a HUB certification (if applicable), references, W9, conflict of interest form, certificates, affidavits, proposal, bid table, and questionnaire, and upload their complete submission by the closing date of March 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST. The vendor discussion period is from February 15, 2024 to February 29, 2024.

The contract opportunity covers jurisdictions in Dallas County and the City of Richardson, Texas. Pricing terms, set-asides, funding requirements, and other salient details are not explicitly provided in the submission instructions. However, the instructions indicate that the RISD is using the Bonfire portal to digitally accept and evaluate proposals, and suppliers should contact Bonfire support for any technical questions related to the submission process.

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Submission Instructions for Suppliers

RFSP # 23-293 – Disposable Supplies and Related Items for Child Nutrition

Please follow these instructions to submit via our Public Portal.

If you have not already done so, YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER IN BONFIRE before you can respond to any bid/proposal opportunities. A short video is available on Bonfire that demonstrates the registration process for review. See the video at:

https://support.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011135513-Vendor-Registration- ProcessVideo

1. Prepare your submission materials:

Requested Information

Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions

If you are a HUB vendor -provide HUB Certification

File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 Optional

References Form

File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required

W9 File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

Certificate of Interested Parties

File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

Deviations Compliance Form

File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

Insurance Certificate

File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

Texas Certifications and Affidavits

File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

Federal Certifications

File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 Required

Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions and Affidavits Document (see Supporting Documentation)

Proposal (Section 10 of Specification)

File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required

24-293 Disposable Supplies & Related Items

(BT-18EU)

BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required

You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable.

The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.

24-293 - Disposable Supplies & Related Items

(Q-04YZ)

Questionnaire:

Excel (.xlsx) 1 Required

You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire.

The Response Template can be downloaded from the project listing on the Bonfire portal.

Company declares a Conflict of Interest

Data Type:

Yes/No N/A Required

Conflict of Interest form including declared COI (If

File Type: PDF (.pdf) 1 Optional

Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions there is no COI, do not upload anything)

Any additional Information (detailed proposal in pdf)

File Type: Any (.csv, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .jpe, .png, .tiff, .tif, .txt, .text, .rtf, .doc, .docx, .dot, .dotx, .word, .dwg, .dwf, .dxf, .mp3, .wav, .avi, .mov, .mp4, .mpeg, .wmv, .zip)

Multiple Optional

Requested Documents:

Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB.

Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated.

Requested Data:

Please note that text fields have a limit of 2000 characters. We recommend you prepare your responses in advance to ensure they fit within the length restrictions. Learn more about Requested Data at the Bonfire Help Center.

Requested Questionnaires:

The Questionnaire Response Templates can be obtained at https://risd.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/122444.

https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/6833306433943-What-s-a-Data-Field-or-Slot-https://risd.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/122444

Please note that Questionnaires may take a significant amount of time to prepare.

Requested BidTables:

The BidTable Response Templates can be obtained at https://risd.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/122444.

Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare.

2. Upload your submission at:

The Vendor Discussion period for this opportunity starts Feb 15, 2024 10:00 AM CST. The Vendor Discussion period for this opportunity ends Feb 29, 2024 3:00 PM CST. You will not be able to send messages after this time.

Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the Closing Time of Mar 07, 2024 10:00 AM CST. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

All bids/proposals must be SUCCESSFULLY submitted before the due date and time regardless of your organization's ability to submit bids online. It is the supplier's sole responsibility to ensure that bid/proposal documents successfully arrive before the due date and time. The District's online bidding application utilizes the Internet and the World Wide Web, which is comprised of systems that are completely out of the District's control. It is highly recommended that the suppliers allow themselves enough time to complete a successful submission. Do not wait until the last minute!

Important Notes:

Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed.

You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission.

Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.

Javascript must be enabled. Browser cookies must be enabled.

Need Help?

Richardson Independent School District uses a Bonfire portal for accepting and evaluating proposals digitally. Please contact Bonfire at Support@GoBonfire.com for technical questions related to your submission. You can also visit their help forum at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us mailto:support@gobonfire.com https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us

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