Questions and Answers. Questions must be submitted via email to xxxxx.xxxxx@xx.xxxxxxx.tx.us by Wednesday, March 03, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. Responses to submitted questions will be emailed to all participants who obtained their procurement packet directly from Xxxxxxx County Purchasing Department by Friday, March 05, 2021. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Questions and Answers. Q. What is meant by Article 30.1 (b), which states "Enroute may also include the initial or final terminal."
Questions and Answers. Question 1 - Page 28 references that we must give price sheets for all items with MSRP listed. Most of our manufacturers come out with new pricing at the beginning of the year, is there a way to adjust these prices once the manufacturer updates their pricing? We want to give Orange County the best discounts we can give; however, if we do not know what the pricing will end up being in 2023 we can’t trust a better discount. Answer – Price List shall be submitted with the bid. Please see Page 28, Special Terms and Conditions, Item 23. PRICE LISTS.
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Questions and Answers. The following are questions, with respective answers, for the above Invitation for Bids: Question 1 – Line item number 13's unit of measure is "per day" for Temporary Barrier Concrete. The standard approved concrete barrier wall is 12.5' in length. The listed quantity of 7,550 per day does not adequately provide the necessary information. When the County generated the quantity was the thought to have 7,550' of concrete barrier wall at once or one piece of 12.5' in place for 604 days? Answer – Barriers shall be a minimum of 12’. Each barrier is paid per day. Example: If 10 barriers are requested and used for 3 days it would be 10 barriers times 3 days for a quantity of 30. Question 2 – Line item number 14's unit of measure is "per day" for Temporary Barrier Water Filled (county to provide water) The standard approved barrier wall is 6' in length. The listed quantity of 7,550 per day does not adequately provide the necessary information. When the County generated the quantity was the thought to have 7,550' of water barrier wall at once or one piece of 6' in place for over 3 years? Answer – Barriers shall be a minimum of 6’. Each barrier is paid per day. Example: If 10 barriers are requested and used for 3 days it would be 10 barriers times 3 days for a quantity of 30. Question 3 - Line item number 15's unit of measure "per day" is inaccurate as well. The standard unit of measure is per location for a set amount of time. Also, the nature of this item is designed to protect the blunt end of the barrier wall. There are no listed method for having this potentially damaged device, repaired and subsequently paid for the repair. Answer – Crash Cushions are rented each per day. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for repairs and replacement of all defective, non-functioning, damaged, lost or stolen items. Question 4 - Line item 19's unit of measure "each" does not adequately provide for a daily payment. Does the "each" unit of measure mean the price submitted will be full payment for the Variable Message Sign for regardless of the length of time the unit remains in use.
Questions and Answers. Q1: What is the purpose of listing the Job Descriptions within the Collective Agreement? A1: To establish the duties, roles and responsibilities for each classification, which also determines the rate of pay for performing certain tasks? Q2: Can technician work be assigned to an equipment maintainer on an ad hoc basis? A2: Yes, technicians should be performing the technician tasks, however when there is a requirement for extra manpower, the use of equipment maintainers to perform technician tasks is allowed provided they are paid at the technician rate of pay as provided for within the Collective Agreement. Q3: How do we know, employee and supervisor, when an employee is assigned to do work in a higher rated classification and is therefore entitled to the higher rate of pay? A3: We rely on our experience as to whether or not it is a technician task. If in doubt we would refer to the job descriptions, and if in further doubt the Union and Company would sit down and discuss to finality.
Questions and Answers. No. Question Answer 1 Is this RFP for the Office and Educational Consumables 618-000-11-1, that is ending April 17, 2017? Yes, RFP No. 07-44111513-K Office Supplies is intended to replace the current State Term Contract No. 618-000-11-1 Office and Educational Consumables. 2 Will there be multiple awards on everything or multiple awards for just certain items? Reference Section 1.2
Questions and Answers. No. Question Answer 14 4.2.7
Questions and Answers. Q1 What is a Simplified Employee Pension, or SEP? A1 A SEP is a written arrangement (a plan) that allows an employer to make contributions toward your retirement. Contributions are made to a traditional individual retirement account/annuity (IRA). Your employer will provide you with a copy of the agreement containing participation rules and a description of how employer contributions may be made to your IRA. All amounts contributed to your IRA by your employer belong to you even after you stop working for that employer. Q2 Must my employer contribute to my IRA under the SEP? A2 No. An employer is not required to make SEP contributions. If a contribution is made, it must be allocated to all the eligible employees according to the SEP agreement. The Prototype SEP Plan specifies that the contribution for each eligible employee will be the same percentage of compensation (excluding compensation higher than a specified dollar limit that is subject to cost-of-living adjustments) for all employees. The compensation limit is: 2006 $220,000 2007 $225,000 2008 $230,000 2009 $245,000 2010 $245,000 2011 $245,000 2012 $250,000 2013 $255,000 2014 $260,000 2015 $265,000 2016 $265,000 2017 $270,000 2018 $275,000 2019 $280,000 2020 $285,000 Q3 How much may my employer contribute to my SEP IRA in any year? A3 Your employer will determine the amount to be contributed to your traditional IRA each year. However, the amount for any year is limited to the smaller of $40,000 or 25% of your compensation for that year. The $40,000 maximum SEP contribution limit is subject to cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation does not include any amount that is contributed by your employer to your traditional IRA under the SEP. Your employer is not required to make contributions every year or to maintain a particular level of contributions. See Question 5. The SEP contribution limit is: 2006 $44,000 2007 $45,000 2008 $46,000 2009 $49,000 2010 $49,000 2011 $49,000 2012 $50,000 2013 $51,000 2014 $52,000 2015 $53,000 2016 $53,000 2017 $54,000 2018 $55,000 2019 $56,000 2020 $57,000 Q4 How do I treat my employer's SEP contributions for my taxes? A4 Employer contributions to your SEP IRA are excluded from your income unless there are contributions in excess of the applicable limit. See Question 3. Employer contributions within these limits will not be included on your Form W-2. Q5 May I also contribute to my IRA if I am a participant in a SEP? A5 Yes. You may contribute the smaller of the annual re...
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