99 -- NATIONAL RUBBER BAND PROCUREMENT

Notice Date

November 30, 2001

Contracting Office

United States Postal Service, Supplies and Services Purchasing, Minneapolis PMSC, 2051 Killebrew Dr Ste 610, Mineapolis, MN, 55425-1880

ZIP Code

55425-1880

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-rubberbands1

Response Due

December 14, 2001

Point of Contact

Chip Greene, Purchasing Specialist, Phone (952) 851-1146, Fax (952) 851-1122, Email cgreene1@email.usps.gov -- Janine Haas, Purchasing Specialist, Phone (952) 851-1176, Fax (952) 851-1115, Email jhaas@email.usps.gov

Description

The Postal Service is seeking sources to form a long-term contractual partnership (possibly for as long as ten years) to furnish Rubber Bands on a nationwide basis. Annual spend for rubber bands in FY 2000 was estimated to be between $4.0 to $5.0 million dollars per year. Interested suppliers must respond, in writing, to this request. No further advertisement for this requirement will be made. Response packages must include specific detail to sufficiently address the competencies noted below. Indicated at the end of each area, in parentheses, is the relative importance of each area based on a 100 point scale per each independent competency area. The following areas of focus will be used in evaluating qualifications among responses received: 1. Production Capability: The supplier must have the facilities to manufacture or otherwise provide the supplies and services required. Suppliers must include information outlining their specific production capability and capacity and/or their distribution network. A supplier demonstrates the ability to perform to consistently high standards through a record of excellent past performance. Quality may be demonstrated by previously providing high quality parts and service, and by maintaining a documented quality system. Reliability may be demonstrated through consistent on-time delivery (Relative importance -- 20) 2. Program Management and Service Capability: Suppliers must include information outlining the proposed contract management structure. Provide a narrative description of the proposed approach to assure quality control of the products and service provided and the timeliness of service, including a description of the transportation/distribution network. Supplier must provide information showing the company has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, technical skills, production capacity and property controls. (Relative importance -- 30) 3. Current and Past Performance: The supplier must provide information and references to document a record of satisfactory performance on contracts of similar magnitude. Satisfactory performance as defined by the Postal Service is (1) quality of service, (2) timeliness of performance, and (3) customer satisfaction. Suppliers should provide proof of timeliness of performance (adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance). Suppliers should be able to prove good customer relations (a history of being reasonable and cooperative with customers; commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity and ethics). (Relative importance -- 25) 4. Distribution Network/Service Capabilities: Suppliers must provide adequate information outlining their distribution network, including an explanation of the contractual relationship between the supplier and its distribution network. Suppliers must provide a narrative description detailing how service support will be managed, including quality control, and appropriate response management. Further, Suppliers must have the Information Technology capabilities to utilize EDI, XML or similar electronic business capability. (Relative Importance -- 45) 5. Financial Responsibility: Suppliers must provide adequate information to demonstrate their financial capability, and indicate if the company has the necessary working capital and/or other resources to perform the contract. Evidence of financial stability as indicated by the suppliers credit history will be one aspect of the evaluation. Each prospective supplier must provide their company's (or parent company's) audited annual financial statements (both the Balance Sheet and Income Statement) for the immediate past two fiscal years. (Relative importance-10) 6. Supplier Diversity Program: The Postal Service is committed to seeking out and providing opportunities for small, minority and women-owned businesses through direct contract awards and subcontracting opportunities. Supplier Diversity plays an important role in promoting economic development in communities, while helping the Postal Service get the top quality products and services we need to serve the American public. Each prospective supplier must provide information regarding their firms supplier diversity and subcontracting opportunity programs. (Relative importance -- 5) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Response packages must be submitted to: Purchasing and Materials Service Center, USPS, ATTN: Chip Greene, 2051 Killebrew Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1880. Packages must be submitted no later than 15 calendar days from the date of this notice. This announcement is not a Request for Proposals. EMAILADD: cgreene1@email.usps.gov EMAILDESC: <A HREF="mailto:cgreene1@email.usps.gov">?</A>

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011204/99SOL004.HTM (D-334 SN514125)