RFP Qrtly Newletter Q&A 20181010.pdf
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- RFP-VBPS-190000000007-2
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- Wayne County, Michigan
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This is a Questions and Answers document for RFP #190000000007 issued by Van Buren Schools for Quarterly Newsletter Publishing, Printing, and Mail Preparation services. The district is seeking a vendor to continue their newsletter initiative, which began with an August 2018 publication. The RFP includes requirements for paper weight options of 70 lb., 80 lb., and 100 lb. gloss-text, with the district accepting bids on all three weights.
The district, as a public entity, will prioritize cost as the primary selection criterion, followed by reference checks and the vendor's ability to deliver quality products on schedule. Union printing is not a consideration for this contract. While the original RFP document is only available as a scan on the SIGMA site, no editable version will be provided. The document clarifies that gloss-text paper should be used, rather than offset paper, which had caused some confusion in the original bid specifications.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Quarterly Newletter RFP Oct 2018.pdf | ||
| RFP Qrtly Newletter Q&A 20181010 (1).pdf |
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RFP Questions and Answers
Quarterly Newsletter Publishing – Printing – Mail Preparation
REP# 190000000007
Q1. Would the district consider a difference weight of paper to save dollars?
A1. Yes, at the Q&A meeting, 70 lb., 80 lb., and 100 lb. samples were presented. The district will accept bids on all three weights of gloss-text.
Q2. Are you looking at replacing your present vendor?
A2. The quarterly newsletter is a new initiative for the district. We have published and distributed an
August 2018 newsletter. We are now seeking a contract with a vendor to continue our efforts.
Q3. Is it more favorable for the newsletter to be union printed?
A3. It is not a consideration.
Q4. Should the proposal follow a specific format?
A4. No, just follow the scope of work requirements.
Q5. Is there more clarification on what criteria will be used for vendor selection?
A5. As a public entity, our first priority will be cost. References will be checked. A quality product meeting deadlines will be our focus.
Q6. Are you able to provide answers to questions that were asked at the proposal bid meeting that took place in Belleville earlier today?
A6. Yes, all questions received during the bid meeting, by phone, and by email are included in this response.
Q7. The only RFP on SIGMA site or in link to Van Buren Schools appears to be a SCAN doc that I am unable to fill out forms from. Can you steer me right, or send an editable doc?
A7. We do not have an editable document to share.
Q8. The bid states 100 lb. offset gloss cut or similar but offset and gloss are two different papers at two different costs. Can you clarify which one it should be?
A8. Gloss text. We are also accepting quotes on 70 lb. gloss-text.
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