PEPPM 2024 Marketplace Bid - Frequently Asked Questions Bid Policy QuestionsSubmit questions about terms and conditions or specifications to BidQuestions@PEPPM.org no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Time, April 18, 2024. Technical Bidding HelpEpylon will not answer policy questions related to the bid but can assist with technical help in filling out the bid forms or gaining access to the RFB. Contact Epylon at Service@Epylon.com or call customer service at (888) 211- 7438.
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Questions:1) I have a question in regard to PEPPM 2024 Marketplace Bid (Electronic Bid #540042). Do all 300,000 products need to be on our website for people to purchase or can we have a PDF catalog available for users to look through on our website? Answer:The website/URL is intended to be dynamic (see T&C sections I.4 Bid Scope and VIII.9 Price Change Policies) and allow for eligible entities to view and purchase products online using a shopping cart feature (see T&C section VI.1 An Overview of the Ordering Process), as opposed to a static page such as a PDF or a catalog sent to eligible entities. Question:3) As I understand, we have to respond to at least 50% of the core items on the Marketplace List to be eligible (on the excel file, it says 75%). Does that mean that if we don’t meet that criteria, we cannot offer just Catalog Discounts? Answer:To be Responsive, a Bidder must Offer an Effective Bid Price for at least fifty percent (50%) of the Products listed by the Agency as Core List Products. Please see Section VII.5 Core List Products of the terms and conditions. The Marketplace Pricing Template (Excel File) has been updated to reflect 50% on the Instructions tab. Question:4) I received bid solicitation notification for the PEPPM Marketplace. Can you provide examples of what product lines fall into the marketplace category? Answer:The PEPPM Marketplace bid is looking for a single bidder who is able to provide at least 300,000 products that fall under the categories: Breakroom Supplies, Foodstuffs; First Aid and Safety; Instructional, Art, and Craft Supplies; Maintenance, Repair, and Operations; and Office Supplies.
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