RFQ_26_3005_RFP05 Addendum No_ 1.pdf
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- COURIER SERVICES
- Solicitation number
- PE-77353-NONST-2026-000000019
- Issued by
- Dekalb County, Georgia
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This addendum document issued by DeKalb County Public Health modifies RFP No. 26-3005-RFP05 for Courier Services. The solicitation requests proposals for courier services to support DeKalb County Public Health operations, including laboratory specimen pickup and pharmacy delivery services across multiple clinic locations. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. EST via Microsoft Teams, with registration required to receive the meeting link. The original proposal due date of Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. EST has been extended to Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. EST. All proposals must be submitted via email to DPH-DCBOHpurchasing@dph.ga.gov with the subject line "26RFP05 Courier Services." Questions and clarification requests must be submitted by Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST and will be answered through addenda posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry.
The addendum includes a Questions and Answers section addressing bidder inquiries regarding contract requirements and operational specifications. Key clarifications indicate that pickup frequency varies by clinic location based on operations, pharmacy deliveries typically range from 2 to 22 per month, and specimen volume is estimated at 3 to 5 times weekly. Prospective vendors must be registered in the State of Georgia before contract award, though bids may be submitted prior to registration verification. Only items listed on the provided checklist are required at submission. The solicitation references pages 4, 24, and 30 for specific pickup location and operational details. DeKalb Public Health reserves the right to reject all bids and waive technicalities in the best interest of the county.
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DATE: March 24, 2026
TO: All Offerors’
FROM: DeKalb County Public Health
RE: RFQ No. 26-3005-RFP05, Courier Services
Please see Addendum No. 1 for the above-referenced solicitation.
ADDENDUM NO. 1
RFP No. 26-3005-RFP05
COURIER SERVICES
1. The following change has been made to the above-referenced solicitation.
Delete: Page 1 Add: REVISED (Extended Due Date) Page 1 (03/31/2026)
Questions and Answers
2. All other terms and conditions remain the same.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) No. 26-3005-RFP05
February 24, 2026
Pre-Bid Conference via TEAMS: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:30 am EST
Must Register to receive link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/86a04cce-2a7f- 40d0-9d5c-d7c59403c141@512da10d-071b-4b94-8abc-9ec4044d1516
PROPOSAL DUE DATE
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. EST.
Bids shall only be accepted via email at:
DPH-DCBOHpurchasing@dph.ga.gov Subject line 26RFP05 Courier Services
Any bid submitted in any other format (paper, fax, mail, etc.) will not be accepted.
Instructions to Bidders:
1. All communications regarding this solicitation must be directed to the Procurement and
Contracts Supervisor, Shakera Hall, shakera.hall@dph.ga.gov.
2. All questions or requests for clarification must be sent via email at
DPH-DCBOHpurchasing@dph.ga.gov In the subject line, use RFP Questions – 26RFP05 Courier Services. Questions are due no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Questions received after this date and time may not be answered.
3. Questions and clarifications will be answered in the form of an addendum. Any addenda, schedule changes, and other important information regarding the solicitation related to this solicitation will be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry, and it is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the Georgia Procurement Registry for any addenda or other communications related to this solicitation.
4. DeKalb Public Health reserves the right to reject all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities and make an award in the best interest of DeKalb Public Health.
5. DeKalb Public Health is not responsible for any technical difficulties. It is highly recommended that all potential contractors submit their proposals before the due date of this solicitation https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/86a04cce-2a7f-40d0-9d5c-d7c59403c141@512da10d-071b-4b94-8abc-9ec4044d1516 https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/86a04cce-2a7f-40d0-9d5c-d7c59403c141@512da10d-071b-4b94-8abc-9ec4044d1516 mailto:DPH-DCBOHpurchasing@dph.ga.gov mailto:shakera.hall@dph.ga.gov mailto:DPH-DCBOHpurchasing@dph.ga.gov
A: The following are questions received and the DeKalb County Public Health responses for the above-referenced solicitation:
1. What were/are the current rates associated with the previous contract terms?
A: Please request an open records request at www.dekalbcountypublichealth.com to obtain previous contract documents. Also, I’ve added the link Records Requests | DeKalb Public Health.
2. Can you provide clarification on whether vendors are required to be registered in the State of Georgia to conduct business under this contract?
A: Yes, you can submit a bid; however, before the contract is awarded, verification of your Georgia business registration must be provided.
3. Is there any reason why the checklist does not list Exhibit A as a required item to be attached? It looks like page 24 and page 30 has information we need to fill in, but it’s not listed as requirement on checklist.
A: Only the items listed on the checklist are required at this time.
4. Do all listed clinic locations require laboratory specimen pickup **daily**, or do pickup frequency vary by location depending on clinic operations and DKPH assignment?
A: Varies.
5. Approximately how many on-demand requests occur in an average week or month?
A: Pharmacy – The number of deliveries initiated by the Pharmacy will usually be in the range of 2 to 22 deliveries per month.
6. Can DKPH provide an estimated weekly or monthly specimen volume (number of containers or packages) to assist with operational planning and equipment capacity?
A: 3-5 times weekly,
7. Could you please confirm the **correct pharmacy pickup location and required pickup window?
A: Please refer to page 4 of the solicitation.
8. This email is an official records request for a copy of the current contract for Courier Services for DKPH.
A: Please see question #1.
http://www.dekalbcountypublichealth.com/ https://dekalbpublichealth.com/about-us/media-center/open-records-requests/ https://dekalbpublichealth.com/about-us/media-center/open-records-requests/
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