S000000306 Q&A.pdf

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1.00 System of Professional

Learning

Section 1 General

Information and Instructions

In section 1.6 Response Document, item B.f refers to a Proposed Subcontractors Form. Historically, ADE has designated the individual expert educators engaged as independent contractors to deliver content as "key personnel" and not as

"subcontractors." For the purposes of this RFP

Solicitation and the resulting award, will ADE continue to make these same designations?

3rd Party Contractors hired by the Contractor to meet the required scope of the RFP would be considered as Sub-

Contractors. However, there is no prohibition on a Sub-

Contractor also serving in the role as a "Key Personnel".

2.00 System of Professional

Learning Section 2 Requirements

In section 2.4 General Requirements, item A, the

RFP Solicitation Document specifies a minimum requirement of delivering at least 500 occasions.

Our organization has the capability and resources to propose a more comprehensive plan that significantly exceeds this minimum requirement.

Can you please clarify how the evaluation committee will consider proposals that offer enhanced scope and scale, in relation to the stated minimum requirements? Additionally, are there any potential penalties or disadvantages in the evaluation criteria for proposing a plan that substantially surpasses the minimum requirements outlined in the RFP?

Proposals will be scored according to the process set forth in

Section 3 of the RFP. Prospective Contractors may submit a proposal that exceeds the minimum requirements set forth in the RFP. If products/services proposed in addition to the requirements will effect the pricing of the proposed solution, Prospective Contractor may want to propose these products/services on the Recommended Options form. Any pricing for additional scope included on the Official Bid Price

Sheet will be used in cost evaluation and may result in fewer cost points awarded to the Prospective Contractor.

3.00 System of Professional

Learning Section 2 Requirements

In section 2.9 Performance Standards, item D states, "Failure to meet the minimum Performance

Standards as specified will result in the assessment of damages." How will damages for failure to meet minimum Performance Standards be calculated?

Performance Standards will be negotiated with the successful Contractor during the Discussions Phase.

4.00 System of Professional

Learning Section 3 Selection

In section 3.3 Cost Score it refers to Table 1. In

Table 1, number 7 states, "As requested by the

State, Prospective Contractors shall provide further breakdown of identified cost during the Discussion

Phase. The cost must not exceed what is identified in Table 1." May a tab be added to this spreadsheet to submit the cost breakdown with the initial submission?

Contractors may add a tab and include a detailed price breakdown. The total of the breakdown should match the total price provided in Table 1 of the Official Bid Price Sheet.

The cost provided in Table 1 shall be used for evaluation purposes and in the event of any discrepancy, Table 1 shall govern.

5.00 System of Professional

Learning Section 3 Selection

In section 3.5 Explanation of the Sub-Sections of the

Technical Proposal, item D.1.b states, "Prospective

Contractors shall identify one (1) project lead at the time of interview confirmation . . .?. Is it possible have more than one person attend the interview session?

Contractors will be informed of the maximum number of interview attendees allowed at time of invitation. +A1:E7

S00000306 Q&A