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The Offeror must submit the requested items, but may submit additional information. |\n\n\n| Question\u003Cbr>\\# | RFP Section\u003Cbr>\\# | RFP Page\u003Cbr>\\# | Question | Response |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 5 | 1.1 Purpose | 5 | How many employees in the functional areas does DOM anticipate will be included in the staff interview process and are these employees located in the DOM office? | DOM will ensure that adequate resources are available to participate in the interview process. The Offeror should anticipate visiting one local office in the Jackson area. |\n| 6 | 1.1 Purpose | 5 | RFP language: “The Contractor is required to develop the RFP(s) to acquire  ” How many resulting RFPs does DOM anticipate from this project? | The Offeror should determine best solution for all requirements. |\n| 7 | 1.3 General\u003Cbr>Requirements | 6 | We understand that Phase I through Phase III of this project must be completed within a maximum 12 month timeframe. Can you provide clarification of the RFP language “ …Contractors must provide, in this response, a schedule for future phases, detail hourly rates by proposed role and associated skill levels to perform the requested quality assurance and control functions”, does this mean that the vendor should include successive procurement tasks in their Work Plan in section 6.8 of the RFP? Can DOM provide more specification on this language and what is required in the proposal? | DOM does not expect to exceed the maximum 12 month timeframe. Detail hourly rates by proposed role and associated skill levels were requested to address any additional work agreed upon by both parties that may extend beyond maximum 12 month timeframe. |\n| 8 | 1.3 General\u003Cbr>Requirements | 6 | Item 4 states: “The evaluation team may provide additional consideration to Contractors who can provide resources ….to complete the project within a shorter timeframe”. 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