RCC RPIs Questions and Answers 9 Aug.docx

1. So the products need to be made in America?

Does it need to be made by an approved country?

Or is it just preferred

· These Buy American clauses were included due to mandatory internal process, however they are not applicable to this requirement

2. Are you ok with omitting the black imprint on the back of the tees since the tee shirts are already black?

· The end user does not have any specific needs regarding the technical process, just states that the logos/decals must remain unchanged from what was provided

3. That many backpacks are not normally in stock. Can we get 60- 75 days for delivery on the backpacks. The bottles and the tshirts are no problem for 30 days or less.

· Yes, this longer lead time is acceptable due to the number of requested backpacks

4. What material do you want the tshirts made of?

100% cotton? 50/50 Cotton/poly? 100% polyester? (moisture wicking)

· 50/50 cotton/polyester is requested by the end user

5. Products: I’d like to match product to what you’ve done previously. If you have any photos or brand names or item # ‘s that would be helpful. If not, do you want the lowest price product, or good to quality for price?

· Award will be made based upon the lowest priced offer that is comparable to the specifications provided in the solicitation

6. Backpack: 3 color imprint, correct? It would be helpful if you had a brand/item#/photo so we could match it.

Yes 3 color brand do you need a logo. (I attached the logo that will be needed for item with the URL. (nationalguard.com/NJ)

7. Water Bottle: 2 color imprint, 1 side? Or 2 sides? Photo? Item#?

1 side

8. T-shirt: Brand or item#? 100% cotton or cotton/poly blend? Sizes?

Imprint: 1 color White/Left Chest, 1 Color Grey/Right sleeve, 2 colors (white & Yellow)/ Full Back > Correct?

· 50/50 cotton/polyester is requested by the end user

· Yes that is the layout we want

9. For the shirt section, is there a specific sizing variety and specific quantity for each size? I didn’t see sizing requirements, I only see a total quantity amount.

20% small 35%medium 35%Large 10% XL

10. Is there some variance availability for sizing dimensions on the backpacks or does it have to be exact to the size listed?

No exact size but something close

11. Is there a specific date that the items are needed to be delivered by? I didn’t see a specific date needed.

Would like to have this delivered by Oct 1st latest.

*Note that above it was specified that later delivery for the backpack portion is acceptable