Response to Offer Questions document 7.docx

Vendor Questions for RFP# SDSU12202023 – University Housing/Residence Life Facilities Laundry Equipment & Services January 10, 2024

Vendor A:

3. Page 8 - 3.1 Contractor may buyout existing University laundry equipment upon approval by the State Office of Property Management. Is this for South Dakota State University only? It was stated on the pre-bid zoom call Dakota State University and Northern State University presently outsource the laundry contract to an outside company. Who presently owns the equipment at Dakota State University and Northern State University. The outside company or the Universities?

a. The majority of our laundry machines are owned by an outside company. The only machines we own are in the Girton House and the 2-1-2 House.

4. Could you let us know which laundry rooms by campus require ADA accommodation?

a. We would be interested in a singular ADA washer and dryer on the first floor laundry rooms which would include:

i. Emry Hall

ii. Richardson Hall

iii. Courtyard Hall

iv. Zimmermann Hall

v. Residence Village

vi. 8-Plex East & West

vii. Van Eps Place

6. Are there any new residence halls planned at the 3 campuses over the next 5-10 years? If Yes provide bed count.

a. Not at this time at DSU (although we are at 96% occupancy for fall 2023).

7. A breakdown by campus with a number of resident students in each Residence Hall. Approximate number sufficient.

a. Hall Break Down

i. Emry Hall- 139

ii. Higbie Hall- 146

iii. Richardson Hall- 176

iv. Zimmermann Hall- 94

v. Courtyard Hall- 107

vi. Girton House- 8

vii. Van Eps Place-23

viii. 2-1-2 House- 8

ix. Residence Village- 122

Vendor B:

1. Please verify which buildings/floors have ADA requirements?

a. We would be interested in a singular ADA washer and dryer on the first floor laundry rooms which would include:

i. Emry Hall

ii. Richardson Hall

iii. Zimmermann Hall

iv. Residence Village

v. 8-Plex East & West

vi. Van Eps Place