Summary_of_Requirements_Changes.docx

Summary of Requirement edits and adjustments- Req Matrix & Pricing Matrix

1. Added “collection” to “Pattern Family” now reads “Pattern Family/Collection”

2. Added “tip Sheared” to SP.2 for organic and geometric pattern tabs

3. Added “100% solution dyed” OR “Bleach resistant” to SP.5 for all. - Bleach Resistant = Carpet color will resist the "lighten/whitening" reaction to the chemical properties in Bleach.

4. A.) For all pattern Carpet USAF requires a minimum of 7 colors with 5 required colorways (Cool Neutral, Warm Neutral, Blue, Green, Rust) B.)Solid color carpet minimum of 12 with 5 required (same as patterns) C.) walk off carpet (4 colors for walk off- no required colors)

5. Deleted cushion backing density and polyurethane requirement and changed to “cushion backing in compliance with NSF/ANSI 140 sustainability standards” to Pricing Matrix throughout.

6. Changed NSF/140 Platinum to Gold for all carpet types.

7. Deleted Hexapod drum tester/TARR rating OPT.7

8. Removed Gray Scale Requirement for Solid colors; only intended for patterns.

9. Added reference increasing or decreasing NTE prices in relation to petroleum prices in lieu of EPA clause.

10. Changed what the Dedicated Ordering Portal consists of – now just POC, email, and toll-free phone number.

11. Explained better how volumes are to be organized

12. Changed/reworded how the colors apply to the various carpet types

13. Explained to provide printed color squares and specifically said no color swatches.

14. Explained better the certification pages, how they don’t apply to the page count, and when a CEO letter is permissible.

15. Just made solid colored carpet one tab instead of two.

16. Reworded M-1.6 to correct errors per vendor feedback and L&M is now right.

17. Removing the Fiber Modification Ratio requirement.