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CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 5Proposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: SP 3.4 Liquidated DamagesPage: 56Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]The requested amount of $500 per calendar day is unduly high and well above accepted industry norms. MCI requests this be modified to $100 per business day. District action:ApprovedSee addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response: Liquidated damage rates are set in accordance with the risk assumed by the District. Therefore, the Liquidated Damages rate is adjusted to $300 per calendar day to align with the District’s perceived risk.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 6Proposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 8.9.1 Initial Parts OrderPage: 182Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]The request for liquidated damages on delivery of spare parts is not accepted industry practice. MCI requests this requirement be removed. District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 8Proposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: Appendix B and othersPage: 265 and other referencesQuestions/clarification or approved equal: ]We could not find reference to the anticipated amount of the Performance Bond. Should AC Transit be unwilling to remove the requirement for such a bond, please suggest the anticipated amount.District action:ApprovedSee addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response:Please see the language in SP 3.2, Performance Guarantee, which states “the bond shall cover all of the Contractor’s obligations under the Contract except for the warranty.” The amount of the performance bond would be based on the contractual total price less the warranty amount.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 9Proposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: IP 7.4.1 General & CER 6. Price Proposal formPage: 10 & 224Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]The topic of sales tax is confusing. IP 7.4.1 suggests that all taxes should be included in the price of the bus. IP 7.4.1 goes on to state the District shall be liable for state and local taxes. This suggests the bidder should not include sales tax in the price of the bus.CER 6, price proposal form, includes a line item for sales tax. Please clarify the recommended approach for sales tax.District action:ApprovedSee addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response:Applicable taxes must be proposed on For CER 6 on the line provided.Please see the revised Form CER 6 on page 39 below.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 10Proposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: CER 6 Price Proposal FormPage: 224Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]Should the following line items be included in the Base Bus Price?Extended warrantyADA equipmentDeliveryDistrict action:ApprovedSee addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response: Please do not include in base bus price. See the revised Form CER 6 on page 40 below.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 11Proposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: CER 6 Price Proposal FormPage: 224Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]Please clarify the following line items should *not* be included in the Base Bus Price.ManualsTrainingTest equipmentDistrict action:ApprovedSee addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response: Please do not include in base bus price. See the revised Form CER 6 on page 40 below.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 14aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 1.3.7 Ground ClearancePage:76Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]This section suggests wheel clearance of 8” and 6”. MCI requests the requirement for wheel area clearance be deleted as this applies to a transit bus and not an over the road coach. As requested by AC Transit in response to our initial request, MCI will provide drawing with bid submission.District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 18aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 2.3 Floor CoveringPage: 86Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests an approved equal for the driver’s floor plate (available option) will not be covered with Tactal material but rather, have a raised diamond pattern to increase non-skid properties.To clarify from our previous request on this item, we wish to confirm that the floor plate is aluminum.District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 25aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 2.21 Electronic Equipment CompartmentPage: 95Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI suggests this requirement is more suited to a transit bus and proposes electronic equipment be located in the parcel rack. In addition, an exhaust fan is not required as the components are in a compartment that has sufficient conditioned airflow to keep components in operating temperature range.District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 27aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 2.22 Towing and LiftingPage: 95 Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests this requirement be removed. MCI does not recommend to push coach using another coach due to risk of damaging components attached to the coaches (i.e. bike rack, bumpers).District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response: CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 33aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.8.1 Tie-down Area SeatingPage: 101Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI wishes to clarify the tie down area seats are slide/fold style, and will be secured in deployed position. Seat cushion thickness is comparable to other seats in main passenger area (to provide the same level of comfort).This operation is similar to regular commuter sliding seat operation. This approach is ADA compliant and used in previously delivered coaches to California. District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response: CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 38aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.13 Windshield, Driver, Side, and Door WindowsPage: 106Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI wishes to clarify the side window glazing light transmittance will be 24% grey tinted safety glass, same as all the previously delivered MCI coaches to California and other locations. This will provide optimal performance with the current HVAC system.District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response: CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 39aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.13.3 Side Passenger and Rear WindowsPage: 106Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI wishes to clarify the side window glazing light transmittance will be 24% grey tinted safety glass, same as all the previously delivered MCI coaches to California and other locations. This will provide optimal performance with the current HVAC system.District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 44aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.13.7 Window, Modesty Panels and Door LinersPage: 107Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI wishes to clarify that anti-graffiti shields/liners may be available for the side windows, however, MCI has no previous experience with anti-graffiti shields on the modesty and door panels and will not be provided. We suggest this be confirmed in the pre-production meeting.District action:ApprovedSee addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response: The District agrees that this will be discussed and finalized during the PPM.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 51aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.21 Exterior /Interior Access PanelsPage: 115Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI wishes to clarify that we do not use square-end tools for exterior panel access, all access doors have break away type handle, or some hidden latches.MCI’s D45CRT LE has a front J-box that can only be opened from inside the coach.District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 58aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.25 Camera Surveillance System ProvisionsPage: 120Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI proposal is based on providing our standard 9 camera system which includes 7 interior and 2 exterior cameras. This includes the rear vestibule area.The final camera layout will be confirmed in the pre-production meeting.District action:ApprovedSee addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response: Proposed camera layout to be approved by the DistrictCER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 61aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.30.3 Rear Axle Barrier SystemPage: 122Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI wishes to clarify the items requested cannot be provided and request this requirement be removed. The addition of such a device is not engineering approved and as such, MCI is unable to provide this as an option. In order to consider the provision of such a device, testing and engineering approval is required. MCI has no foreseeable plans to consider this device as an option.District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response: CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 105aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 6.10.1 Steering Wheel and ColumnPage: 166Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI wishes to clarify that the steering wheel is 18 inch dia., 4 spokes, with leather covered rim from "VIP".A picture will be provided with AC Transit approval will be completed at the pre-production meeting.District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 110aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.15 Main Interior LightingPage: 108Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests approved equal for interior LED lighting made by Technoware. Pretoria LED lighting (a transit style interior light), is unsuitable for over the road coaches. However, our recommended Technoware light provides equivalent function. District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 111aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.17.2 Brake and Tail LampsPage: 109Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests approved equal for Trucklite as an alternate to Dialight. Dialight does not have a replacement high mount brake light. As such MCI would request all lights to be Trucklite.District action:ApprovedSee addendumX DeniedX See response belowDistrict response: The District requests Dialight due to the lifetime warranty provided. CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 112aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.17.3 Back-up Lamps & AlarmPage: 109Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests approved equal for Trucklite as an alternate to Dialight. MCI would prefer to keep Trucklite as our standard production light.District action:ApprovedSee addendumX DeniedX See response belowDistrict response: The District requests Dialight due to the lifetime warranty provided.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 113aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.17.4 Turn Signals & Emergency FlashersPage: 109Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests approved equal for side turn signal and rear turn signal lamps for Trucklite as an alternate to Dialight.MCI requests approved equal for front turn signal lamps for JW Speaker as an alternate to Dialight.As opposed to Dialight, Trucklite and JW Speaker lighting properly fit our molded front cap and turn signal assembly making it unfeasible to consider Dialight. District action:ApprovedSee addendumX DeniedX See response belowDistrict response: The District requests Dialight due to the lifetime warranty provided.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 114aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 3.17.5 Clearance, Side Marker and Identification LampsPage: 110Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests approved equal for Trucklite as an alternate to Dialight.As a result of our molded front cap and side marker and identification lamps, MCI would not be in a position to redesign our molds to accommodate a new light. Please see Request #113 as this is similar.District action:ApprovedSee addendumX DeniedX See response belowDistrict response: The District requests Dialight due to the lifetime warranty provided.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 123aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 5.5.4 Air BellowsPage: 142Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests approved equal for "Sachs" premium shock absorbers in lieu of "Koni".District action:ApprovedSee addendumX DeniedSee response belowDistrict response: CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 142aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: GC 6. Intellectual Property Warranty (2nd paragraph)Page: 25Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests deletion of the last 3 lines beginning with “and all requests for substitutes…”MCI is not in a position to know if there was a ‘potential infringement’ by a specified part of equipment by the District. As between the District and MCI, the former should be responsible for equipment the District specifies.District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response: Please see Addendum 4 for the approved modified language.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 143aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: GC 7.1 Proprietary Rights/Rights in Data (2nd paragraph)Page: 26Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests deletion of the final sentence beginning with “In the event that the Contractor…]This is vague and overly broad. First, MCI cannot effectively grant permission to the District to reverse engineer third party’s products. Second, there’s no specification as to what “information” means, and no time limitation to a warranty or other specific period of time for which there’s an obligation on MCI’s part to “provide” the unspecified information.District action:ApprovedX See addendumX DeniedX See response belowDistrict response: In lieu of the requested deletion, a carve out has been added for third party information. CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 144aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: GC 9.2.1 Suspension of WorkPage: 28Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests that a specific time limit be added for the work suspension and limited not to exceed 30 days. Current wording is vague and the suspension could be for months, years, or some arbitrary term.District action:ApprovedSee addendumX DeniedSee response belowDistrict response: CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 145aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: SP 3.2 Performance GuaranteePage: 55Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]There is no reference to the amount of the performance bond. Should District be unwilling to remove the requirement for such a bond, please suggest the anticipated amount in either dollar or percentage amount.District action:ApprovedSee addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response: This is a duplicate question referencing a related section of the RFP. See the response for question 8 above for the response.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 146aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: SP 5 InsurancePage: 59Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]The following wording is requested to be added at the end of the first sub-bullet to “Commercial General Liability Insurance” after the words “where applicable’.“the specified limits may be effected through a primary policy and one or more excess liability policies.District action:X ApprovedX See addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response: Request has been approved. Please see Addendum 4 for the modified language.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 147aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: GC 9.4.2 Termination for Default & FR 18.(2) Termination for DefaultPage: 31 & 70Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]The cure period between these two reference sections are in conflict. Please reconcile District’s preferred interpretation. District action:ApprovedX See addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response:In instances where General Conditions (GC) and Federal Requirements (FR) conflict, the Federal Requirements will prevail over the General Conditions. Please see the amended Section 1.2 of Section 10: Sample Contract in Addendum 4.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 148aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: GC 9.8 Disputes and FR 19 Resolution of DisputesPage: 32 & 71Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]These two sections describe the dispute resolution mechanism but are in conflict with each other. Please suggest which procedure District intents to adhere to.District action:ApprovedX See addendumDeniedX See response belowDistrict response:In instances where General Conditions (GC) and Federal Requirements (FR) conflict, the Federal Requirements will prevail over the General Conditions. Please see the amended Section 1.2 of Section 10: Sample Contract in Addendum 4.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 149aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: WR 1.1.1 Contractor WarrantyPage: 190Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests the following wording be added:“However, Contractor will not be liable for any consequential damages”District action:X ApprovedX See addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 150aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: Appendix A Sample Contract S.1.5 PaymentPage: 260Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests this section be modified to be consistent with the provisions in SP 3 Payment. District action:ApprovedX See addendumX DeniedX See response belowDistrict response:To ensure the payment terms in SP 3 are consistent with Appendix A, Sample Contract Section 1.5, SP 3.1, Payment Upon Delivery, is hereby updated to include the definition of Acceptance after the second paragraph, which begins with “The District shall make payments for buses…”, and is as follows:“Each bus can be accepted after 40 hours of continuous revenue service of each bus without defects.” CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 151aProposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: Appendix A Sample Contract S.1.6 Prompt PaymentPage: 260Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests this section be modified to be consistent with the provisions in SP 3 Payment.District action:ApprovedX See addendumX DeniedX See response belowDistrict response:To ensure the payment terms in SP 3 are consistent with Appendix A, Sample Contract Section 1.6, SP 3 is hereby corrected as shown in Addendum No. 4 to align with the District’s standard payment terms of 30 days after receipt of undisputed invoices.CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 153Proposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 8.1.2 Maintenance Manuals (5th bullet)Page: 169Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI requests an approved equal to provide photographs rather than diagrams. District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 154Proposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 8.1.2 Maintenance Manuals (6th through 11th bullets)Page: 169Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI wishes to clarify these items are not included in the maintenance manuals.District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 155Proposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: TS 8.1.3 Parts Manuals (2nd paragraph)Page: 170Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI wishes to clarify that we are unable to describe hardware by size, type, material and grade. District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:CER 2. Request for Pre-Offer Change or Approved EqualThis form must be used for requested clarifications, changes, substitutes or approval of items equal to items specified with a brand name and must be submitted as far in advance of the Due Date, as specified in “Questions, Clarifications and Omissions.”Alameda-Contra Costa Transit DistrictRFP 2018-1436, FORTY FIVE (45) FT ON-HIGHWAY COMMUTER BUSESRequest #: 156Proposer: Motor Coach Industries, Inc RFP Section: 8.1.5 Special Tools & Diagnostic Equipment ManualsPage: 170Questions/clarification or approved equal: ]MCI wishes to clarify these manuals are not available separately but rather, are included in the maintenance manuals. District action:X ApprovedSee addendumDeniedSee response belowDistrict response:Price Proposal FormAC Transit and other procuring agencies reserve the right to order buses over the five-year period, beginning upon the date the District issues a written Notice to Proceed (NTP). The prices of such buses and equipment shall be at the prices quoted below. These prices shall remain firm fixed for any orders issued by the District or other procuring agencies within 180 days of NTP. The price of any bus or equipment ordered by the District or other procuring agencies after the initial 180 day firm fixed price period shall be that quoted (“base bus price” plus/minus any adjustment which will be calculated based on the U.S. Department of Labor/Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index (PPI) Category 1413, “Trucks and Bus Bodies” formula. However, in no event will the price for any order issued exceed, by more than five (5) percent, the price that would have been in effect twelve (12) months prior to the date of issuance of the purchase order.This form must be completed three (3) times for the following different bus technologies:Diesel, Fuel Cell, and Battery Electric.All prices are to be in United States dollars.Unit Price per BusBase Bus Price (taxable) Manuals (taxable)Lump sumTraining (taxable)Lump sumTest equipment and special tools (taxable)Lump sumExtended Warranty (non-taxable)ADA equipment (non-taxable)Delivery (non-taxable)Sales tax (9.25%) TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE PER BUSOptionsDescriptionUnit Price ................
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