County of Alameda, General Services Agency – Purchasing

RFP No. 900977, Addendum No. 2

COUNTY OF ALAMEDA

ADDENDUM No. 1

to

RFP No. 901441

for

Environmentally Preferable Janitorial Cleaning Products

Specification Clarification/Modification and Recap of the Networking/Bidders Conferences

Held on March 17, 2016 and March 18, 2016

This County of Alameda, General Services Agency (GSA), RFP Addendum has been electronically issued to potential bidders via e-mail. E-mail addresses used are those in the County’s Small Local Emerging Business (SLEB) Vendor Database or from other sources. If you have registered or are certified as a SLEB, please ensure that the complete and accurate e-mail address is noted and kept updated in the SLEB Vendor Database. This RFP Addendum will also be posted on the GSA Contracting Opportunities website located at https://www.acgov.org/gsa_app/gsa/purchasing/bid_content/contractopportunities.jsp.

Alameda County is committed to reducing environmental impacts across our entire supply chain.

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RFP No. 900977, Addendum No. 2

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The following Sections have been modified to read as shown below. Changes made to the original RFP document are in bold print and highlighted, and deletions made have a strike through.

Responses to Questions

Q1)  Do bidders have to bid on the whole scope of work (SOW), or can they bid on specific products mentioned in the SOW?

A1)  Bidders must bid on all the items listed in the SOW. Bidders must bid on all items on Table A and Table A-1 of the BID FORM.

Q2)  Page 5 of Exhibit A – Bid Response Packet, (BID FORM), states:

Bidders are to bid on ALL items on the BID FORM.

An incomplete BID FORM is subject to disqualification.

ALL tables must be completed (Table A, Table A-1, and Table B).

Do bidders have to bid per group?

A2)  Bidders must bid on all groups listed on Table A and Table A-1 of the BID FORM.

Q3)  On the BID FORM, via the Strategic Sourcing Supplier Portal, Table A and Table A-1, the unit of measure is in gallons. If a bidder is proposing a dispensing system, would that have to be bid separately?

A3)  Bidders should bid according to the unit of measure stated on the BID FORM. If bidders would like to make a clarification on the bid for a particular item, bidder can add this information to the Exceptions, Clarifications, Amendments page located on page 13 of Exhibit A – Bid Response Packet. Bidders shall also note that per page 6 of the RFP, Section D, (SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS), Item 3.a.(3), states:

All dispensers will be provided to the County at no additional cost.

Q4)  Table A of the BID FORM, Group 5: Hard Floor Care – Traditional, the Estimated “Ready to Use” Quantity of Units/Year is very low, why it that?

A4)  The quantities of units/year are just estimates based on past years.

Q5)  Does the County have a preferred vendor for floor finish?

A5)  No. The County is not tied to any brand and is interested in seeing what vendors can offer at the best price.

Q6)  Can bidders submit two bids under the same company?

A6)  Per page 24 of the RFP, Section S, (SUBMITTAL OF BIDS), Item 5, states:

Only one bid response will be accepted from any one person, partnership, corporation, or other entity; however, several alternatives may be included in one response. For purposes of this requirement, “partnership” shall mean, and is limited to, a legal partnership formed under one or more of the provisions of the California or other state’s Corporations Code or an equivalent statute.

If bidders have alternatives to offer the County, bidders must make sure to attach the multiple excel BID FORMS in the Strategic Sourcing Supplier Portal. The County is not tied to any brand and is interested in seeing what vendors can offer at the best price.

Q7)  Can bidders attach brochures to their bid response?

A7)  Yes, bidders may attach brochures to their bid response. Bidders can scan brochures and attach them to their bid via the Strategic Sourcing Supplier Portal. Bidders must note that submitting brochures or catalogs does not suffice the requirement for submitting the BID FORM. Bidders must use the BID FORM to bid on items.

Q8)  Page 7 of the Exhibit A – Bid Response Packet, Item (c)(3), states:

Bidders are to provide a minimum of three current manufacturers of whom currently manufacture environmentally preferable janitorial cleaning products.

§  Bidders must verify the contact information for all references provided is current and valid.

§  Bidders are strongly encouraged to notify all references that the County may be contacting them to obtain a reference

Is the County requesting manufacturer references for janitorial products, or can they be manufacturer references that bidders have experience with outside of janitorial products? Can the manufacturer references be generic?

A8)  The County is requesting bidders to provide manufacturer references that have similar scope, volume, and requirements to those outlined in the specifications, terms, and conditions of the RFP.

Q9)  Does the County currently have an existing contract for environmentally preferable janitorial cleaning products? If so, who was the awarded vendor and is the contract pricing publicly available?

A9)  Yes, JC Paper Company was the awarded vendor. Please see Exhibit D of this addendum for JC Paper Company’s contract pricing.

Q10)  How often is the training being done on these chemical systems?

A10)  Currently the incumbent provides training on an as needed basis.


The following participants attended the Bidders Conferences:

/ Company Name / Address / Representative / Contact Information /
1.  / Starline Supply Company
2401 Peralta Street
Oakland, CA 94607 / Connie Cherrone / Phone: 925.989.3111
E-Mail:
Prime Contractor: Yes
Subcontractor: N/A
Certified SLEB: Yes
2.  / Integrity Technology
20017 Santa Maria Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546 / Jackie Smith-McKaig / Phone: 510.940.8194
E-Mail:
Prime Contractor: Yes
Subcontractor: N/A
Certified SLEB: Yes
3.  / California Janitorial Supply
437 W. San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA 95110 / Michael Chiappe / Phone: 408.286.8141
E-Mail:
Prime Contractor: Yes
Subcontractor:
Certified SLEB: No
4.  / Phone:
E-Mail:
Prime Contractor:
Subcontractor:
Certified SLEB:
5.  / Phone:
E-Mail:
Prime Contractor:
Subcontractor:
Certified SLEB:
6.  / Phone:
E-Mail:
Prime Contractor:
Subcontractor:
Certified SLEB:
7.  / Phone:
E-Mail:
Prime Contractor:
Subcontractor:
Certified SLEB:
8.  / Phone:
E-Mail:
Prime Contractor:
Subcontractor:
Certified SLEB:

RFP No. 901441, Addendum No. 1

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EXHIBIT C

VENDOR LIST

RFP No. 901441 – Environmentally Preferable Janitorial Cleaning Products

Below is the Vendor Bid List for this project consisting of vendors who have been issued a copy of this RFP. This Vendor Bid List is being provided for informational purposes to assist bidders in making contact with other businesses as needed to develop local small and emerging business subcontracting relationships to meet the requirements of the Small Local Emerging Business (SLEB) Program: http://www.acgov.org/gsa/departments/purchasing/policy/slebpref.htm.

This RFP Addendum is being issued to all vendors on the Vendor Bid List; the following revised vendor list includes contact information for each vendor attendee at the Networking/Bidders Conferences.

RFP No. 901441 - Environmentally Preferable Janitorial Cleaning Products /
Business / Contact / Phone / Address / City / St / Email /
Accu-Logistics / Blake White / (510) 614-6300 / 2031 Burroughs ave. / San Leandro / CA /
Archer Manufacturing / Mark Werth / (800) 796-5545 / 9000 Crow Canyon Rd., #S329 / Danville / CA /
Archer Manufacturing / Mark Werth / (800)796-5545 / 9000 Crow Canyon Rd., #S329 / Danville / CA /
Barnes Distribution / Travis Burkhardt / (408) 607-5538 / 1301 E. 9th St., # 700 / Cleveland / OH /
Blaisdell's / Margee Witt / (510) 483-3600 / 1645 Alvarado Street / San Leandro / CA /
California Janitorial Supply / Michael Chiappe / (408) 286-8141 / 437 W. San Carlos St. / San Jose / CA /
Central Poly Bag. / Andrew Hoffer / (908) 862-7570 / P.O. Box 4097 / Linden / NJ /
Central Sanitary Supply / Gary Lynch / (209) 450-8225 / 416 N. 9th St. / Modesto / CA /
Champion Chemical / Nancy Kowalski / (800) 621-7868 / 8319 S. Greenleaf Ave. / Whittier / CA /
Champion Chemical / Chris Evans / (562) 945-1456 /
CleanSource / Owen Daily / (408) 324-3259 / 650 Brennan St. / San Jose / CA /
Drainbo, / Lonell Nolen / (510) 535-6807 / 845 Kennedy St. / Oakland / CA /
Hillyard / Tom McDougall / (925) 639-4969 / 1673 Atlantic Court / Union City / CA /
Integrity Technology / Jackie Smith-McKaig / (510) 940-8194 / 20017 Santa Maria Avenue / Castro Valley / CA /
JC Paper Co. / Connie Cherrone / (800) 527-2737 / 47422 Kato Road / Fremont / CA /
Keene Sanitary Supply / Mark Werth / (510) 632-3000 / 9000 Crow Canyon Rd., #S329 / Danville / CA /
Natural Solutions / Clark Parker / (310) 693-8159 / 3405 W. Imperial Hgwy / Inglewood / CA /
Occupational resource, Inc / Caroline White / (925) 989-1813 / 511 Sycamore Valley west / Danville / CA /
Royce Co Janitorial Service / Yoan Carrasco / (510) 584-7505 / 21095 Gary Drive Apartment 102 / Castro Valley / CA /
Starline Supply Company / Connie Cherrone / (925) 989-3111 / 2401 Peralta Street / Oakland / CA /
Stockton Janitorial Supply / Scott McElhinnie / (209) 931-6570 / 924 N. Van Buron St. / Stockton / CA /
Surtec. / Bill Fields / (925) 525-0761 / 4733 Bel Roma Rd. / Livermore / CA /
Surtec. / John Davis / (925) 470-7700 / 4734 Bel Roma Rd. / Livermore / CA /
Techniclean Products / Hugh Fussell / (510) 783-4500 / 2730 Cavanagh Court / Hayward / CA /
Unipak Corporation / Brian Marcus / (888) 808-5120 / POB 300027 / Brooklyn / NY /
Veritiv Co. / Taylor Holm / (925) 285-4952 / 4225 Hacienda Drive / Pleasanton / CA /
Waxie Sanitary Supply / Armando Soto / (510) 755-5526 / 901 N Canyons Pkwy / Livermore / CA /
ZEP Cleaning / Bobby Felix / (925) 997-4099 / 25224 S. Schulte Rd. / Tracy / CA /
ZEP Cleaning / Bobby Felix / (925) 997-4100 / 25225 S. Schulte Rd. / Tracy / CA /

Exhibit C – RFP No. 901441

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EXHIBIT D

Current contract pricing

RFP No. 901441 – Environmentally Preferable Janitorial Cleaning Products

Exhibit D – RFP No. 901441

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