RFP173 QA1.pdf

Washington’s Lottery

Question & Answer Solicitation Amendment 1

RFP173 Digital Jackpot Signs

This document is posted to capture the questions received during the question-and-answer period for RFP173 Digital Jackpot Signs.

See also Exhibit B-SpecificationsRequirements-Amended.xlsx which will be uploaded to WEBS as well. Those items highlighted in yellow and in red signify the changes mentioned below.

Question Response

RFQ Exhibit B - Large Sign Digits: For the draw games you request 4 rows of 4 digits, formatted as X.X.X.X format. Should they have a final “B”, and be formatted as X,X,X,B?

No.

RFQ Exhibit B - Large Sign Your illustration seems to show only 3 digits in the draw game windows, can you please confirm what you need?

Please see revised Specifications. We have changed the specification to 4 rows of 3 digits.

RFQ Exhibit B - Large Sign How large do you want the Mega Bonus digits to be?

Please reference LED Digits in Exhibit B.

RFQ Exhibit B - Large Sign Faceplate: You specify a “Polycarb and acrylic snap off cover -Snap frame at the top”. The current sign has a metal top snap frame, it is not polycarb nor acrylic. Is that acceptable?

Yes, that is acceptable.

RFQ Exhibit B - Large Sign Power Supply: 12V3A will not supply sufficient power to operate this sign. Can we step up the amperage to what is needed?

Current signs use what is listed except those that listed. The Power Supply has been amended on the Large Sign and Tower Sign (see Amended Exhibit B). Please see instructions tab in Exhibit B for how to make suggested changes.

RFQ Exhibit B - Mini JP Sign Questions Digits: No “B Factor” requested? Spec says X.X.X.X, not X.X.X.B

Correct, there is no “B” factor on this sign. The correct spec as stated is X.X.X.X

RFQ Exhibit B - Mini JP Sign Questions Ring Illumination: Are you looking for RGB ring? The illustration appears to be 2 color.

Yes, we are looking for RGB colored ring.

RFQ Exhibit B - Mini JP Sign Questions Can the case be made of metal if we can get you some savings?

Please see “Introduction & Instruction” in Exhibit B.

Information on suggested changes to the requirements is available.

RFQ Exhibit B - Mini JP Sign Questions 3A is what is currently used.

Power Supply: We will need to test the draw, 3A might be insufficient. Is this acceptable?

RFQ Exhibit B - Horizontal Sign Questions The spec calls for injection molded. Can we make the pan out of metal to afford you some savings, avoid the warpage these units can get in plastic, and match the material in the Easel?

Please see “Introduction & Instruction” in Exhibit B.

Information on suggested changes to the requirements is available.

RFQ Exhibit B -Tower Sign Questions You ask for 4 rows of four digits. However you ask for a 3 digit format (X.X.B) and your illustration only shows 3 digits. Can you please clarify?

This sign states 3”H digits and there four rows of four digits.

Each row is a separate game.

RFQ Exhibit B -Tower Sign Questions Many big box stores require 900 mhz trx units, and we designed this sign for big box stores.

Should we incorporate 900 mhz into this?

Please reference Exhibit B, Tab: Specifications, Section identified as Wireless, Cell G34.

Questions Regarding All Signs:

Scrollers: What is the max message length you want to transmit thru the scroller?

64 character maximum.

Questions Regarding All Signs:

Scrollers: The rendering looks like a 7 position board, is that right?

Scrollers should be between 5 and 8 depending on the sign.

Questions Regarding All Signs:

Power Supply: You spec many 12V3A power supplies, which will not supply sufficient power to operate some signs. Can we step up the amperage to what is needed?

Please see amended Exhibit B.

Questions Regarding All Signs:

Do we have to bid on every item to be considered, or can we bid on select items?

All items.

Prior Sign Purchases/Awards These signs have been purchased several times in the past. Can you please provide the last pricing and specifications for each sign? How many of each sign did you purchase over the life of the contract (and extensions, if any)?

The last signs order were the Large @ $557.73 and the Tower @ $2,099.26. Contract pricing for Horizontal is $211.59 - $270.73, depending on qty.; Easel $335.15 - $237.90, depending on qty.; Mini $249.98 - $279.66, depending on qty..

We are unable to provide quantity of previous orders throughout the contract period.

Any additional questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to the Procurement

Coordinator listed below.

Jenna Johnson

Jenna.johnson@walottery.com mailto:Jenna.johnson@walottery.com