Solicitation_Questions_and_Answers_-_Luggage_Carts_and_Racks.pdf

Luggage Cart Solicitation Questions & Answers

1. Does the government have a preference of steel, stainless steel, or aluminum?

-Stainless Steel is preferred but not required.

2. Is the government looking for a 3 wheeled or 4 wheeled version?

-4 wheeled carts are preferred, 3 wheeled is okay.

3. Are curb risers required?

-Curb risers are not required.

4. Security Devices: What is the government preference?

Option 1: Magnetic system that include specialized casters on each cart Option 2: Cart extenders that inhibit trolley placement in anything except very large trucks

-The government would prefer a magnetic system, but if a more economical and simple solution above ground is available, that would be the one selected.

5. If a locking wheel system is not available, what are other acceptable options?

- Any and all options for cart control are acceptable to offer. Ultimate goal is to have more control of the carts.

6. What if we have multiple options and would like to offer them all, how does that need to be received?

- If a vendor has the ability to offer multiple options they need to be provided as separate quotes. Each quote will be evaluated individually.

7. Will compatibility be needed with other carts that you have?

- The existing carts will eventually be removed, compatibility is not required.

8. Do vendors need to be able to provide both the carts and racks or can vendors provide a quote for just the carts?

- Vendors need to provide a quote for both carts and racks (same quote). Vendors do have the ability to use other sources to provide a quote for both the carts and racks.

Above is a photo with a red line indicating the requested perimeter. The scale of this photo is 10m per centimeter. This is as far as the carts need to reasonably go. In this view the nature of the ground is visible.