RFR 221931 Courier Services Q and A 7 11 22.docx

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BD-21-1031-ADMIN-ADM08-60554
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Suffolk County, Boston City, Massachusetts

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This document is a Q&A related to Request for Response (RFR) 221931 for Courier Services issued by the state of Massachusetts. The RFR seeks courier services for on-demand specimen pick-ups and deliveries, including to the islands, with no minimum or maximum routes per day guaranteed to each vendor. The required vehicle size is a car or minivan. There are no set schedules, as all pick-ups and deliveries are on-demand based on outbreaks, with no historical data available. Vendors are advised to review the RFR for any special handling requirements.

Pricing for the on-demand services is expected to be provided by interested vendors. The RFR does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, funding sources or amounts, or contract term and renewal options.

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Bid number: BD-21-1031-ADMIN-ADM08-60554 RFR 221931 Courier Services Q and A: received 7 8 22

1. How many routes per day and are they Mon – Friday or 7 days per week?

BIDLS: There are no minimum and no maximum routes per day available to each vendor.

2. What is the Vehicle size for each route (car, minivan, cargo van, truck)?

BIDLS: For the same deliveries, a car or a minivan would be sufficient.

3. Are there on demand requests in addition to the scheduled pickups and if so approximately how many, any historical data to review?

BIDLS: Specimen pick-up from various locations, including the Islands, is on demand and the frequency would vary based on outbreak. There is no minimum guarantee to each vendor.

4. Any special handling or requirements that will help us do a better job for you?

BIDLS: Yes, for specimen delivery, please read the RFR.

5. I’d like to participate in your RFP and I’m looking for route schedules to provide pricing – pickup and delivery locations with required times – is that available?

BIDLS: all pickup and deliveries are on demand and varies depending on the season and disease outbreak.

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