S000000437 Q and A IFB Bid Solicitation Fresh Frozen Turkeys.pdf
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- Fresh, Frozen Turkeys
- Solicitation number
- S000000437
- Issued by
- Jackson County, Arkansas
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This document is a Q&A record for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) related to a solicitation for Fresh Frozen Turkeys, with the procurement reference number S000000437. The solicitation involves a total estimated quantity of 75,000 pounds of turkeys, which can be fulfilled with a mixture of Tom and Hen turkeys, though the Department of Corrections (DOC) expresses a preference for Tom turkeys if available. The bidding agency clarifies that there is no meaningful distinction between the line items in the ARBuy system and instructs potential bidders to refer to the official IFB and Bid Price Sheet.
The Q&A document reveals that the agency is not providing historical pricing information from previous contract awards and considers such details unnecessary for responding to the IFB. Potential vendors are directed to Section 2.2.G of the IFB for additional details about turkey specifications. The responses consistently emphasize that bidders should focus on the official IFB documentation and not be distracted by potential discrepancies in the ARBuy system's line item descriptions. The document suggests a straightforward procurement process with clear preferences but flexibility in turkey type and sourcing.
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Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| S000000437 BID RESPONSE PACKET.docx | DOCX document | |
| Standard Commodities Contract Sample~10.pdf | ||
| S000000437 IFB Fresh Frozen Turkeys.pdf | ||
| S000000437 Official Bid Price Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| S000000437 Contract and Grant Disclosure.pdf |
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Question Number
Short Description Question Subjust Question Text Agency Response
1 Turkey 2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Quantity Allocation: Item G
The total estimated quantity is listed as 75,000 pounds.
Will this total be split between Tom and Hen turkeys, or is it expected to be fulfilled entirely with one type?
The 75K pounds of turkey may be met with a mixture of Tom and Hen turkeys. DOC has a preference for Tom Turkeys if available. See Section 2.2.G. of the IFB.
2 Turkey 2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Turkey Type Preference: Item G
The solicitation references both Tom and Hen turkeys.
Can you please confirm whether both types are acceptable for this solicitation, or if there is a specific preference for one over the other?
The 75K pounds of turkey may be met with a mixture of Tom and Hen turkeys. DOC has a preference for Tom Turkeys if available. See Section 2.2.G. of the IFB.
3 Turkey ARBuy: Item Tab Line Item Clarification:
Item 1 is listed as “Frozen Tom Turkeys”
Item 2 is listed as “Fresh Frozen Turkeys”
Could you please clarify the distinction between these two items?
No distinction is being made. Please disregard the line items in ARBuy and refer to the IFB and the Official Bid Price Sheet.
4 Turkey ARBuy: Item Tab Line Item Clarification:
Item 2 is listed as “Fresh Frozen Turkeys”
Is Item 2 intended to be a general category that includes both Tom and Hen turkeys, or does it refer to a different product requirement?
No distinction is being made. Please disregard the line items in ARBuy and refer to the IFB and the Official Bid Price Sheet.
5 Turkey General Question I'm looking for information on previously awarded brands and their historical pricing.
Are you able to provide this ?
This information is not necessary to respond to the IFB.
S000000437 "Fresh Frozen Turkeys"
S-437 Bid Q&A
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