TE24009 Question & Answer 1.docx
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- TE24009
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- Adams County, Asotin County, Benton County, Chelan County, Clallam County, Clark County, Columbia County, Cowlitz County, Douglas County, Ferry County, Franklin County, Garfield County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Island County, Jefferson County, King County, Kitsap County, Kittitas County, Klickitat County, Lewis County, Lincoln County, Mason County, Okanogan County, Pacific County, Pend Oreille County, Pierce County, San Juan County, Skagit County, Skamania County, Snohomish County, Spokane County, Stevens County, Thurston County, Wahkiakum County, Walla Walla County, Whatcom County, Whitman County, Yakima County, Asotin City, Clarkston City, Clarkston Heights-Vineland CDP, West Clarkston-Highland CDP, Benton City, Chelan City, Chelan Falls CDP, Clallam Bay CDP, Lewisville CDP, Rock Island City, Pacific Beach CDP, Whidbey Island Station CDP, Mercer Island City, Pacific City, Bainbridge Island City, Kingston CDP, Kitsap Lake CDP, Kittitas City, Klickitat CDP, Okanogan City, Anderson Island CDP, Fort Lewis CDP, Fox Island CDP, Herron Island CDP, Ketron Island CDP, North Fort Lewis CDP, Raft Island CDP, Stevenson City, Hat Island CDP, Lake Stevens City, Snohomish City, Spokane City, Spokane Valley City, Puget Island CDP, Garfield Town, Yakima City, Washington
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This is a Question & Answer document from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for solicitation TE24009 for a Thermoplastic Truck, issued on December 12, 2024. The contract is for a 60-month term and involves the procurement of a truck with thermoplastic material application capabilities, including features such as 3,000-pound capacity air-jacketed vertical design thermoplastic pre-melting kettles with hydraulically driven agitators.
The document clarifies several technical specifications, including warranty requirements of 72-hour response time for repairs, alternative power pack options being acceptable if they meet or exceed specifications, and the acceptance of alternative kettle designs with specific construction materials. WSDOT indicates they will use the Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Inflation Calculator to consider price adjustments during the contract term. No pre-bid meeting was scheduled for this solicitation. Bidders are expected to complete Exhibit B with their specifications and can propose alternatives in the right-hand column of the document.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TE24009 Exhibit A-2 Surcharge Certification.docx | DOCX document | |
| TE24009 Exhibit E Special Terms and Conditions.doc | DOC document | |
| TE24009c Exhibit D Contract.docx | DOCX document | |
| TE24009 Exhibit A-1 Bidder's Certification.docx | DOCX document | |
| TE24009s Thermoplastic Truck Sol.docx | DOCX document | |
| TE24009 Exhibit B Tech Spec.docx | DOCX document | |
| TE24009 Exhibit C Bid Submission.doc | DOC document | |
| RFP 550-1124-1 Temporary Staffing Services.pdf |
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Question & Answer #1 Thermoplastic Truck TE24009
This document is posted to capture the questions received during the question & answer period for TE24009 Thermoplastic Truck.
Date Issued: December 12, 2024
| Question |
| Response |
| Did this change the solicitation? |
1. Bid wording: Exhibit E, Special Terms and Conditions. 1.6. Warranty Services and Performance. “During the warranty period Supplier must begin physical repairs on equipment failures within 72 hours after WSDOT has notified the Supplier of n equipment failure.”
2. Question: -Companies name omitted; starts warranty / technical services over the phone to attempt to resolve that way. If it cannot be resolved over the phone and/or parts need to be ordered and delivered or a technician needs to be on site for the repair, M-B will send a technician at the earliest possible opportunity depending on travel arrangements and schedule.
| Did not see a question. |
| No |
3. Bid wording: Pre-Bid Meeting
4. Question: When will the pre-bid meeting take place?
| No Pre-bid was scheduled for this solicitation. |
| No |
5. Bid wording TE24009S Thermoplastic Truck Sol. 60-month contract terms.
6. Question: Before purchasing additional units, will the Department allow for pricing evaluation to determine if the initial cost is still consistent? In recent years, we have seen cost escalations due to inflation.
| WSDOT intends to use this web site from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) as a calculator to take into consideration of inflation. Bidders can recommend an alternative during the contract drafting and negotiation phase. CPI Inflation Calculator . |
| No |
7. Bid wording: Exhibit B. Specifications. A. General. 1. “Bidders shall furnish complete specifications of the unit bid, including make and model numbers as well as all other pertinent data to facilitate evaluation for compliance with the intent of the specifications.”
8. Question: Is the Department expecting a full written specification from the manufacturer? If so, that is what Companies name omitted. will build to.
| WSDOT is expecting to receive Exhibit B returned. Bidders are encouraged to provide alternatives on the far-right hand side of Exhibit B. If there are items not covered by WSDOT, bidders are encouraged to address in Exhibit B at the end of the document. |
| No |
9. Bid wording: Exhibit B. Specifications. D. Equipment Parts & System Power Equipment. 1. 23 HP Kubota diesel engine to provide hydraulic requirements to the pre-melters installed under the material storage deck in a steel enclosure.
10. Question: This specification is another manufacturer standard and may differ from our standard. Companies name omitted will provide our standard powerpack. Will you consider a different powerpack if it meets or exceeds spec?
| Yes, WSDOT will consider alternatives. |
| No |
11. Bid wording: Exhibit B. Specifications. F. Marking Material System. 2. Two (2) diesel fired 3,000 -pound capacity air-jacketed, vertical design thermoplastic pre-melting kettles with hydraulically driven agitators and thermostatically controlled automatic ignition systems.
12. Question: This specification is another manufacturer standard. Companies name omitted will provide our standard kettle design. Our standard kettles have a 304 SS deflector plate and the rest of the construction is steel with a high heat paint. Kettle sidewalls are steel with Kaowool insulation inside the burner walls
| This appears to be acceptable. WSDOT users will review this during the evaluation and may ask questions for clarity. |
| No |
QUESTION & ANSWER #1 NO. TE24009 – THERMOPLASTIC TRUCK
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