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Current pricing agreement attached (under Related Documents of posting on City website)  \nQuestion 2: Is the requirement to have a facility in Erie county mandatory for evaluation? Will the City accept a facility within a few hours?  \nAnswer: The Offeror must have a shop located in Erie County for the duration of the contract, and any extension periods.  \nQuestion 3: Is the pre-proposal conference mandatory? Will there be a call-in number for those not able to attend in person?  \nAnswer: The pre-proposal conference is not mandatory but highly recommended. No callin number available.  \nQuestion 4: Are you able to include samples ofthe pieces via email?  \nAnswer: No. Samples will be available atthe Division of Purchase, 65 Niagara Square, Room 1901 City Hall, Buffalo, NY.  \nQuestion 5: Do you have samples ofthe envelopes showing the window specifications? Answer: Yes. These are standard envelopes. The foreclosure envelopes have a larger window.  \nQuestion 6: Is there color print on the envelopes?  \nAnswer: No.  \nQuestion 7: Is the meeting on March 13, 2020 mandatory?  \nAnswer: The pre-proposal conference is not mandatory but highly recommended.  \nQuestion 8: How many? What weight paper? Can it print all one color black ink? Answer: This information is found throughout the RFP. Please see Appendix A and Appendix CintheRFP.  \nQuestion 9: Will we be able to pickup actual samples versus copied or scanned samples of all of the items? With the samples not being ready for pickup prior to the question deadline of 3/2/20, once we see the samples, there could be additional questions. Will those be able tobe submitted?  \nAnswer: Samples will be available atthe Division of Purchase, 65 Niagara Square, Room 1901 City Hall, Buffalo, NY. Samples will also be available atthe pre-proposal conference where addition questions maybe asked and answered.  \nQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR TAX/USER FEE BILLING RFP  \nPage 2 of 4  \nQuestion 10: Are you open to slight modifications in design and production compared to the existing processes?  \nAnswer: If it benefits your production process but no modifications to the content.  \nQuestion 11: On page 8 can you clarify the statement: ‘The contracted service provider is requested to quote on the preparation of mailing pieces (not actual mailing).? Each of the schedules seem to have clear specs for the components and then a separate line for Finishing (fold, insert and seal) . 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