QA_from_Pre-Proposal_Conference_SIS700-14-Q-0008.pdf

Question #1: Where on the SF1449, do the prices need to be filled out?

Answer #1: The prices for the base year, need to be filled out in blocks 23 and 24 for each line item on the SF1449

Question #2: Will the awarded contractor be allowed to adjust the contract price from the time of submittal of the proposal to the time of contract award?

Answer #2: If between the times of submittal of proposal and contract award, the world oil prices result in the Israeli Government mandating a new refinery cost, then the awarded contract may adjust his proposed price based on the criteria outlined in Section 1, I Scope of Work, Price adjustment, of the solicitation.

Question #3: What type of vehicles will require the fuel services off of this contract?

Answer #4: Vehicles that will require services shall be sedans, vans and trucks. The majority of which are sedans and vans.

Question #5: For which areas of Israel is this contract relevant?

Answer #6: As per section 1, I. Scope of work of the contract, the contractor will supply fuel directly from depot fuel stations throughout Israel.

Question #7: What are the payment terms?

Answer #7: In accordance to clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items, section (i)(2), The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, which states that payment shall be made 30 days after a proper invoice for the amount due is received.

Question #8: Should the price proposal be filled out in shekels (NIS) or in US dollars ($)?

Answer #8: The prices should be in New Israeli Shekels (NIS).

Question #9: Do the vendors need to provide proof of insurance?

Answer #9: Proof of insurance is necessary and needs to be attached to the technical proposal.

Question #10: Do the offerors need to provide a bid bond when submitting their proposals?

Answer #10: There is no need for any kind of bond.

Question #11: What is the time frame given to the vendor awarded the contract to install their new electronic fuel systems in all Government vehicles?

Answer #11: The new vendor will be given 14 calander days to install their electronic system in all the Embassy vehicles.

Question #12: What was the awarded contract amount on the existing fuel contract that will expire this year?

Answer #11: At the time of the current contract award in July 2009, the current contract had an awarded value of $1,685,733, which included base and all option years.