RFP Qrtly Newletter Q&A 20181010.pdf
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- RFP Quarterly Newsletter
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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 related to an RFP for quarterly newsletter publishing, printing, and mail preparation services issued by Van Buren Schools (REP# 190000000007). The district is seeking a vendor to continue its quarterly newsletter initiative, which began with an August 2018 publication. A bidders' conference was held in Belleville, and this Q&A document addresses questions submitted during that meeting as well as through phone and email. The district will accept bids on newsletter printing in three different paper weights: 70 lb., 80 lb., and 100 lb. gloss-text. Proposals should follow the scope of work requirements without adhering to a specific format.
The district's primary vendor selection criterion is cost, with references to be checked and emphasis placed on quality products and timely deadline delivery. Union printing is not a consideration in the evaluation process. The district clarified that the specification calling for "100 lb. offset gloss" should be interpreted as gloss text paper, with quotes also accepted for 70 lb. gloss-text alternatives to potentially reduce costs. As a public entity, the district indicated it does not have an editable proposal document available for submission.
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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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