READ Supplier Diversity Program Form FAQs~65.docx
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- Worcester County, Massachusetts
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This document contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Form for a state and local government contract opportunity. The contract opportunity is for the provision of WIC Breast Pumps and Breast Pump Accessories for the state of Massachusetts. The SDP Form requires bidders to commit a percentage of the contract value to partnerships with certified Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) vendors, but there is no minimum or maximum percentage requirement. The SDP plan accounts for 10% of the total proposal review score, but the specific percentage committed does not affect the points awarded as long as it is greater than 0%. Bidders with existing master agreements do not need to submit a new SDP plan, and the percentage commitment does not have to be contract-specific.
Regarding pricing, the document indicates there are no specific dollar amount requirements, only a percentage commitment to SDO vendor partnerships. There are no set-asides or incumbent contractors mentioned. The funding source and requirements are not detailed in this document.
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SDP Form Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Part one of the SDP form requests bidder status as a SDO certified vendor. Does certification as an active SDO vendor give additional points in the bid scoring process?
A: No additional points are awarded to certified vendors.
Q: The previous SDP form gave bidders a choice three categories, Subcontract, Ancillary and Growth and Development. How would the department like the bidder to describe the planned relationship with the named SDO partner?
A: The current SDP program is just interested in partnership with certified SDO vendors. There is no specific requirement for subcontracting or ancillary service as long as a percentage is committed.
Q: The previous SDP form provided for a commitment in dollars as well as the possibility of offering a percentage. Can we offer a dollar amount instead of a percentage?
A: No.
Q: The SDP form requires a commitment by percentage but doesn’t list a minimum or maximum. What is the acceptable percentage range?
A: There is no official range. The percentage has to be above 0.
Q: SDP language in the RFR document states that The SDP plan counts for 10% of the total proposal review score. Does the percentage of commitment affect the points given?
A: The value of the percentage commitment does not affect the review points as long as the value is greater than 0%.
Q: My organization is responding to a RFQ directed to bidders currently contracted through a master agreement contract. Do we need to submit a new SDP plan?
A: No. Your SDP plan which was approved for your present contract is in place for all engagements entered into during the life of the contract. This answer applies for all departmental and Statewide master agreements.
Q: My organization does business with a Supplier Diversity Office certified business providing a service that won’t be needed for any part of our contract. Can this commitment be used for our SDP plan on this contract?
A: The percentage commitment does not have to be contract specific.
Q: Is the percentage committed across the agency or for individual programs?
A: The percentage represents the Agencies commitment.
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