ITB APD 13-005 Staple Goods
Questions and Answers
Date: April 23, 2013
Rick Scott
Governor
Barbara Palmer
Director
Sunland Center
3700 Williams Drive
Benjamin Foods:
1Q)
Can you please send me the tabulation of your last bid for staple goods?
1A)
Commodities currently procured from Alternate Contract Source 387-000-10ACS administered by Department of Management Services. Bid documents not
available from Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
2Q)
Also, how often will you need deliveries?
2A)
3.2 Delivery (b) Deliveries will be two (2) days per week
Marianna,
Florida
32446
(850) 482-9210
Fax:
(850) 482-9236
Toll Free:
(866) APD-CARES
Euclid Infotech
(866-273-2273)
3Q)
List of Items, Schedule of Requirements, Scope of Work, Terms of Reference,
Bill of Materials required.
3A)
Please refer to section 2.2 Posting in the ITB document : All notices,
decisions, intended decisions, and other matters relating to the procurement will
be electronically posted on the State of Florida Vendor Bid System at:
http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu
4Q)
Soft Copy of the Tender Document through email.
4A)
Please refer to section 2.2 Posting in the ITB document: All notices, decisions,
intended decisions, and other matters relating to the procurement will be
electronically posted on the State of Florida Vendor Bid System at:
http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu
5Q)
Names of countries that will be eligible to participate in this tender.
5A)
Please refer to section 4.9 Vendor Registration in MyFloridaMarketPlace in
the ITB document: Any vendor who is awarded a purchase order from this bid
shall provide a copy of the registration certification from the Florida Department
of State to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities upon execution. No
purchase order may be awarded by any state agency to any vendor who is not
registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace eProcurement system unless exempted
by Rule 60A-1.030(3), F.A.C.
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ITB APD 13-005 Staple Goods
Questions and Answers
Date: April 23, 2013
6Q)
Information about the Tendering Procedure and Guidelines
6A)
Please refer to section 2.2 Posting in the ITB document: All notices, decisions,
intended decisions, and other matters relating to the procurement will be
electronically posted on the State of Florida Vendor Bid System at:
http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu
7Q)
Estimated Budget for this Purchase
7A)
$250,000.00 for 4 month period.
8Q)
Any Extension of Bidding Deadline?
8A)
Please refer to section 2.2 Posting in the ITB document: All notices, decisions,
intended decisions, and other matters relating to the procurement will be
electronically posted on the State of Florida Vendor Bid System at:
http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu
9Q)
Any Addendum or Pre Bid meeting Minutes?
9A)
Please refer to section 2.2 Posting in the ITB document : All notices, decisions,
intended decisions, and other matters relating to the procurement will be
electronically posted on the State of Florida Vendor Bid System at:
http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu
Merchants Foodservice
10Q)
Could you please tell me how long the Staples bid runs.
10A) Please refer to section 1.3 Term of Purchase Order in the ITB document:
The agreement between Sunland and the vendor will be effective May 7, 2013.
A blanket purchase order will be established to the successful vendor through
the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system. The State of Florida Comptroller will
issue payment. This agreement is effective for four (4) months with the option to
renew up to four (4) months but not exceeding one year. Renewal of the
agreement shall be in writing and shall be subject to the same terms and
conditions set forth in the original contract.
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ITB APD 13-005 Staple Goods
Questions and Answers
Date: April 23, 2013
Woodfruitticher
11Q) What is the BID DEADLINE DATE?
11A) April 30, 2013 prior to 1:00 CST
12Q)
Can you email me back with the steps to access the bids?
12A)
Please refer to section 2.4 Calendar of Events and Deadlines
http://www.myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu
US Foods:
13Q) Am I already registered because I already do business with Sunland or do I
have to register and if so do I have to do this today as well.
13A) All vendors must be registered with the State of Florida. Please contact the
MFMP Customer Service Desk at 1-866-352-3776 for this information.
14Q)
I am assuming this bid will be bid on line if this is correct is there anything that I
need to be sure that is filled out other then the bid that needs to also be
submitted along with the bid.
14A) No, this bid is not being completed online using MFMP Sourcing. Please refer
to the ITB document Section 5 – Instructions to Vendors for Bid Submittal.
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ITB APD 13-005 Staple Goods
Questions and Answers
Date: April 23, 2013
Butler Foods of Pensacola, Inc.
15Q)
Line #58 – Estimated quantity description vs case description?
Line #59 – Estimated quantity description vs case description?
Line #110 – Estimated quantity description vs case description?
Line #125 – Is there a case size preference? 3500 lbs or case?
Line #169 – Would you accept 96 per case?
Line #170 – Would you accept 96 per case?
Line #171 – Would you accept 96 per case?
Line #173 – Would you accept 96 per case?
Line #174 – Would you accept 96 per case?
Line #175 – Would you accept 96 per case?
Line #176 – Would you accept 96 per case?
Line #177 – Estimated quantity description vs case description?
Line #178 – Estimated quantity description vs case description?
Line #181 – Would you accept another brand?
Line #187 – Do you have a size preference?
Line #201 - Estimated quantity description vs case description?
Line #292 – Would you accept another brand?
Line #299 - Would you accept another brand?
15A)
Refer to New Appendix IV Price Sheet.
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