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Question and Answer (Q&A) Set # 1

Customer references shall:

· Be for work performed within the last five (5) years prior to bid submission due date.

· Be for similar product (i.e., sale and distribution of EVSE) to that requested in this IFB.

· In total, must be valued at or above $500,000.00 for Groups 1-4 and $2,000,000.00 for Group 11. An accumulation of orders from a single customer or multiple references from different customers totaling the applicable minimum value is acceptable.

· Confirm that the Bidder’s overall performance of contract requirements was, at minimum, satisfactory.

References from the DGS-PD are not acceptable. References for transactions against California Statewide Contracts or other Leveraged Procurement Agreements must be from an ordering department.”

Answer: Yes. The IFB does not prohibit references from international customers.

· Be for similar product (i.e., sale and distribution of EVSE) to that requested in this IFB.”

Answer: Yes. The requirement is for similar product (i.e., sale and distribution of EVSE) to that requested in this IFB.

“All products offered must meet or exceed the attached specifications entitled State of California Bid Specification Numbers:

· Attachment 2A – EVSE Chargers, Bid Specification Number 6115-0308580, dated 02/28/2024.

· Attachment 2B – Network Management Systems and Services, Bid Specification Number 6115-0308580NMS, dated 01/22/2024.

· Attachment 2C – Attachment A – Standard Reports, Bid Specification Number 6115-0308580R, dated 01/22/2024.”

IFB Section 27, Network Management Systems and Services states, “This Section applies to Group 11 only.”

IFB Section 28, Software states, “This Section applies to Group 11 only.”

IFB Section 29, Confidentiality; Data Security and Use states, “This Section applies to Group 11 only.”

Answer: Please see entire IFB Event Package including all specification attachments for all requirements. IFB Section 19, Specifications, Section 27, Network Management Systems and Services, Section 28. Software, and Section 29, Confidentiality; Data Security and Use include specific Group 11 requirements however the entire IFB contains overall requirements as well.

Answer: No.

· Support this effort throughout the life of the resulting contract.

· Maintain the blanket discounts at the levels in the contract, even as configurations evolve.

· Proactively report to the State Contract Administrator at least every twelve (12) months, or as needed, on changes in technology and make recommendations for model changes for each configuration based on product life cycles.

· Notify the State Contract Administrator regarding product replacement at end of product life cycle or End of Life (EOL) at least 60 calendar days prior to the EOL date.

· At the time of refresh notification, Contractor shall provide to the State Contract Administrator the following:

· Description of items going EOL and their replacements.

· A side-by-side comparison of the proposed product to the product being replaced and its corresponding configuration specifications.

· An up-to-date Road Map of the products proposed to refresh the configurations.

· An OEM price list containing the items offered in the proposed refreshed line items.

If no substitute product is available that meets or exceeds the specifications due to fundamental technology or market change, the State may alter the configuration requirements to meet the updated marketplace standards. Obsolescence of a configuration may be determined at the State’s discretion.

The Contractor shall not substitute products or configurations or modify catalog information without written approval from the State Contract Administrator.”

Answer: Please see IFB Section 56, Product Refresh.

IFB Section 54, Non-Core Catalog states, “The Bidder must provide a Non-Core Catalog which includes options and accessories for each EVSE proposed.”

Answer: No.

Answer: No.

If asking whether a Bidder can include multiple manufacturers in the various line items for a Group: Answer: Yes.

If asking whether a Bidder can offer a complete Group with one manufacturer and a complete Group with another manufacturer: Answer: Yes. To bid multiple manufacturers, a Bidder must submit an entire bid per each manufacturer. All required documents would need to be provided for each Bid. Partial Bids will not be accepted.