Attachment 1: Vendor Questions and Answers

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Attachment 1 - Vendor Q & A
1) Heating versus station locations
A) Question: Could you clarify if the 61-line items can be distinctly categorized into heating fuel deliveries versus service station (gas station) deliveries? Response: Contract has requirements for each delivery site. Please follow requirements for each site.
B) Question: For the delivery locations listed in the RFP, would it be correct to classify them simply as "heating" (for heating fuel) and "station" (for service stations) based on the tank location descriptions?
Response: Yes, however recommendation that vendor use verbiage in contract.  For planning purposes, delivery locations may generally be understood as heating-fuel locations or service-station locations; however, offerors shall use the terminology, line-item descriptions, and delivery requirements stated in the solicitation and attachments.
2) Delivery types
A) Question: Based on our review of the solicitation, we have interpreted the required delivery modes as follows:(Is it correct?)
a) TT (Tank Truck): A large-capacity tank truck capable of loading up to 8,450 Gallons.
Response: Correct.
b) TW (Tank Wagon): A smaller-capacity tank wagon capable of loading up to 1,500 Gallons.
Response: Correct.
c) TTWP (Tank Truck With Pump): A large-capacity tank truck (up to 32,000 liters) equipped with an onboard pump for offloading.
Response: Correct.
 The contract contains delivery requirements for each delivery site. Offerors shall review and comply with the requirements applicable to each site and corresponding line item.

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B) Question: For line items where the delivery mode is specified as "TW" (Tank Wagon), is it permissible for a "TT" (Tank Truck) to enter the site and perform the delivery, or are TTs strictly prohibited at these locations due to size or access restrictions?
Response: All deliveries are made with TT or TTWP, Tank Wagon maybe used only in the case of emergencies when the correct option is not available, Tank wagon must meet contracted specifications for delivery.
3) Transportation/delivery differences
A) Question: Are there any specific differences in the transportation or delivery requirements between heating fuel and service station deliveries? Response: Differences are described in the contract as it pertains to the requirements for delivery. Any differences in transportation or delivery requirements are identified