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Questions already answered for this Invitation to Bid will show below.
Q: Does Yakutat Community Health Center intend to maintain HCP 12020 at 716 Ocean Cape Road through, or beyond, RHC Funding Year 2020?
A: It is possible, but maybe not probable - it is unclear if eligible functionality will remain or if all RHC functionality will be absorbed elsewhere.
Q: I would like to confirm that our intended submission format would be considered a responsive submission within the terms of the ITB format. This question applies generally to all ITBs for the RHC program in FY2020 posted on the ADS website. In the "Additional Information" section, the ITB format states:
"Existing contracts may exist and may be used as bid responses if proposed by the incumbent service provider and allowable under program rules. Please include a cover letter outlining the historical flow of related funding requests so that the logic behind your offer is easily demonstrated."
For RHC participants with existing contracts that cover FY2020, or partially cover the funding year and contain extension clauses, we may choose to respond to the ITB based upon this guidance. A response would include a cover letter, historical flow of related funding requests, copy of the contract, and a proposed extension, if applicable. We would not submit a SPAR or any other documentation in order to avoid introducing any new content that was not included in the original competitive bidding process for the contract.
For any services requested that are not covered under the existing contract, we would offer a second, full ITB response with a new proposal, including new pricing and supporting information requested in the ITB.
Would this submission format be considered responsive to the ITB format for RHC participants with existing contracts?
A: Yes. The intent of ITB is to provide information that helps determine the most cost effective solution(s) and Yakutat Community Health Center expects the service providers to comply with all program rules in submitting their response as it pertains to new services or with respect to current contractual obligations and/or options.
Q: General Announcement
A: An extension is appropriate given the extenuating circumstances. We shall remain focused on completing 2020 applications for support so that services can be deployed and funding decisions may be issued in a timely manner.
CORRECTION: The due date for this ITB is: 04/24/2020.
Q: General Announcement
A: Following up on a previous announcement, in addition to potentially seeking the support via the Telecommunications Program, use of the HCF Program may be considered as well when connecting local facilities (like a clinic to an admin building).
Q: GCI intends to respond to this ITB for Yakutat Community Health Center.
A: Thanks for your interest.
Q: General Announcement
A: To clarify, YCHC currently has two existing locations- the Clinic at 716 Ocean Cape Road and the Administration Building at 281 Ridge Road. A new service to be proposed for RHC support could be a connection in the Telecommunications Program that originates at the Clinic and connects the Administration building.
Q: Please add me to the list
A: Done. Thanks for your interest.
Q: General Announcement
A: To clarify new or additional services may include a WAN Extension or similar / equivalent service between the existing and new facilities may provide a cost effective solution.
Q: Testing Q/A Functionality.
A: Q/A Functionality Working Fine, Please Remember:
Include estimated latency.
Use Cover Letters (examples are available on http://adsadsi.com/itb_year_23.shtml).
The bid period shall be the period USAC identifies after posting the associated 461(s) and 465(s). Offers shall be due by 11:59:59PM local standard time on the date identified by USAC - meaning there will probably be different due dates for the various services sought. It is acceptable to submit all offers and responses by the first due date - this would assure all due dates are met. The applicant does not intent to extend due dates. If unsure of due dates, check the appropriate Form(s) or please reference the posting for the ITB at: http://adsadsi.com/itb_year_23.shtml.