For Environmental and Conservation Services Written Questions & Comments Deadline 2:00 p.m. 01/06/2023 State response to written Questions & Comments 01/13/2023 A Respondent must submit original response documents and copies as specified below. 3.3.2.1. Technical Response One (1) original Technical Response paper document clearly labeled: RFQ #32701-04619 TECHNICAL RESPONSE ORIGINAL and five (5) copies of the Technical Response each in the form of one (1) digital document in PDF format properly recorded on its own otherwise blank, separate, blank, USB flash drive labeled: RFQ #32701-04619TECHNICAL RESPONSE COPY The digital copies should not include copies of sealed customer references or cost information in the general and technical evaluation phase. However, any other discrepancy between the paper response document and digital copies may result in the State rejecting the response as nonresponsive Cost Proposal: For Qualified Respondents only One (1) original Cost Proposal paper document labeled: RFQ #32701-04619 COST PROPOSAL ORIGINAL and one (1) copy in the form of a digital document in XLS format properly recorded on a separate, blank, USB flash-drive labeled: RFQ #32701-04619 COST PROPOSAL COPY In the event of a discrepancy between the original Cost Proposal document and the digital copy, the original, signed document will take precedence. A Respondent may withdraw a response at any time before the Response Deadline time and date as detailed in RFQ 2, Schedule of Events, by submitting a written signed request by an authorized representative of the Respondent. After withdrawing a response, a Respondent may submit another Response at any time before the Response Deadline time and date Respondents shall reference RFQ #32701-04619 in all communications relating to this solicitation, and direct any such communications to the following person designated as the Solicitation Coordinator: Shane Gibson, Sourcing Account Specialist Central Procurement Office Department of General Services William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., 3rd Floor Nashville, TN 37243 615-253-4762 shane.gibson@tn.gov The State reserves the right to amend this RFQ at any time, provided that it is amended in writing. However, prior to any such amendment, the State will consider whether it would negatively impact the ability of potential respondents to meet the deadlines and revise the RFQ Schedule of Events if deemed appropriate. If a RFQ amendment is issued, the State will convey it to potential respondents who submitted a Notice of Intent to Respond (refer to RFQ 1.3). A response must address the final RFQ (including its attachments) as may be amended. 4.7.2. The State reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel or to cancel and reissue this RFQ in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This Contract shall be effective on March 15, 2023 (Effective Date) and extend for a period of sixty (60) months after the Effective Date (Term). The State shall have no obligation for goods or services provided by the Contractor prior to the Effective Date. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time
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