ITB 24-25-49 Questions and Answers Document.pdf

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Perforated Paper Stock
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ITB-11320
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Leon County, Florida

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This is a Question and Answer document from the Florida Department of Revenue for solicitation #24/25-49 regarding perforated paper stock. The solicitation seeks to procure single and double perforated paper stock with annual estimated quantities of 4,160,000 sheets of single perforated and 320,000 sheets of double perforated paper. Orders will be placed throughout the year as needed, with typical order quantities of 192 cartons for single perforated and 200 cartons for double perforated paper. The bid opening is scheduled for February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Delivery is required to the Department's Publishing Services at the Huntley Park Building in Tallahassee, FL.

The current pricing for the items is $43.40 per carton for single perforated paper and $47.02 per carton for double perforated paper. The paper must be 8.5" x 11", 24# virgin paper with a maximum brightness of 92. While 50 TPI (teeth per inch) laser perforations are specified, 30 TPI may be acceptable pending sample testing and approval. Delivery terms are FOB Destination with the seller responsible for freight charges, and items must be delivered to the loading dock area. The paper must be ream wrapped inside cartons using moisture resistant material, with standard cello wrap being acceptable.

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DOR TEMPLATE for VENDOR SOLICITATION QUESTIONS SUBMISSION

# QUESTION SECTION

NUMBER

SECTION TITLE PAGE

NUMBER(S)

EXACT TEXT (IF APPLICABLE) DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSE/ANSWER

1 Would you be ordering the entire year's worth of product to be shipped all at once or would you be ordering in lots?

5.1 Type of Contract 22 … Purchases shall be accomplished through issuance of a purchase order and/or by utilization of the Department’s P-Card by authorized Department employees.

Separate Purchase Orders will be issued throughout the year on an as needed basis.

2 If they will be ordered in lots can you please give me the approximate order quantity per order (lot) per product so that I can give you accurate pricing.

6.1.2 & 6.1.3

Item 1 Specifications Item 2 Specifications

28 The Department estimates the need for 4,160,000 sheets of single perforated paper stock a year. The Department estimates the need for 320,000 sheets of double perforated paper stock a year.

Stock is ordered on an as needed basis. Usual quantities ordered each time are as follows:

1 perf - Approximatley 192 cartons. 3 perf - Approximately 200 carton.

3 When is this bid due? 3.2 Procurement Schedule 12 Bid Opening February 4, 2025 @ 3:00 PM (per Addendum 1) 2/4/2025 @ 3:00 PM

4 Can you provide a bid tab showing what you currently pay for this product?

N/A N/A N/A N/A Last unit price paid for 1-perf was $43.40/CTN Last unit price paid for 3-perf was $47.02/CTN

5 Laser perf requested to be 50 tpi. Our max is 30 cuts on a laser cut sheet. Is this acceptable?

6.1.1 General Specifications 28 Both Item 1 and Item 2 are paper, white, 8 ½” X 11”, grain long, 24# virgin paper, smooth finish. Brightness is to be a maximum of 92.

Laser micro perforations are to be 50 TPI.

Cuts may be different than teeth per inch. 30 teeth per inch (TPI) may be acceptable, but samples would need to be tested and approved prior to contract award.

6 Forms are requested to be ream wrapped. Is std cello wrap ok? If not, please describe acceptable wrapping.

6.1.1 General Specifications 28 Paper to be ream wrapped inside cartons using moisture resistant material.

Yes

7 Do you need delivered pricing? If so do all forms go to Attention: Preston Cosson Florida Department of Revenue Publishing Services Huntley Park Building 5040 West Tharpe Street, Suite 202 Tallahassee, FL 32303? Is there a dock at this location?

6.2 Delivery 28 Delivery shall be made prepaid F.O.B.-Destination with no inside delivery. No additional fuel charges will be allowable.

FOB (Freight on Board) Destination is a shipping term which means that the seller retains the legal title to the goods until they reach the location of the buyer. In this case, the seller pays for the transportation of the freight and takes care of additional freight charges Paper needs to be taken off truck and set in loading dock area.

8 We're estimating around 140 cartons per month (1680 cartons a year) from the information we we're given (4,160,000) for item 1. and for Item 2 (120 a year). Is this information correct? will the delivery be done monthly or quaterly.

6.1.2 & 6.1.3

Item 1 Specifications Item 2 Specifications

28 The Department estimates the need for 4,160,000 sheets of single perforated paper stock a year. The Department estimates the need for 320,000 sheets of double perforated paper stock a year.

See answer to question 2.

9 Would these quantities be one shipment per year or would you order smaller quantities throughout the year? If throughout the year, do you know how often you plan to order and what quantities for each shipment? If throughout the year, do you know how often you plan to order and what quantities for each shipment?

6.1.2 & 6.1.3

Item 1 Specifications Item 2 Specifications

28 The Department estimates the need for 4,160,000 sheets of single perforated paper stock a year. The Department estimates the need for 320,000 sheets of double perforated paper stock a year.

See answer to question 2.

Solicitation #24/25-49

Questions will only be accepted up to the date and time specified in the solicitation Timeline of Events. The Q A's will be posted on the Vendor Bid System on date specified in Timeline

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