ADDENDUM # 1 TO RFP # 0054698 VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (Virginia Tech) Procurement Department (MC 0333) North End Center, Suite 2100 300 Turner Street NW Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 DATE New DUE DATE AND HOUR March 16, 2018 March 26, 2018 3PM ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO: Mary Seyler, Contracts Officer / Buyer Senior E-MAIL ADDRESS: mseyler@vt.edu TELEPHONE NUMBER (540) 231-3813 FAX NUMBER (540) 231-9628 AFTER HOUR MESSAGES (540) 231-6221 Low-Speed Autonomous Vehicle This Addendum is being issued to answer questions related to this solicitation. See page 2 for questions and answers All other terms, conditions and descriptions remain the same. The due date and hour is changed from March 23, 2018 3PM to March 26, 2018 3PM. I acknowledge that I have read and understand this addendum in its entirety. ______________________________ ____________ Signature Date Revised 01/01/2018 Question 1: Is this System intended for research testing purposes or is it a full commercial implementation? VA Tech Answer 1: Vehicle will be used for research and testing only although the planned research projects will offer mobility to study participants. Question 2: Does the proposed LSAV system have to be operated on a normal public roadway? Can the solution operate on its own guideway? VA Tech Answer 2: The LSAV will be on public roadways under a controlled environment as well as tested on the Smart Roads. Question 3: Are the Requirements” listed in section VII of absolute? Will non-compliance result in “Specific “Statement disqualification or will alternatives or reasonable responses be considered? For example, optimal operational environmental conditions are noted with a range provided. Is the range noted the desired temperature range for LSAV operation or an absolute to be considered qualified?
ADDENDUM # 1 TO RFP # 0054698 VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (Virginia Tech) Procurement Department (MC 0333) North End Center, Suite 2100 300 Turner Street NW Blacksburg, Virginia 24061 DATE March 16, 2018 New DUE DATE AND HOUR March 26, 2018 3PM ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO: Mary Seyler, Contracts Officer / Buyer Senior E-MAIL ADDRESS: mseyler@vt.edu TELEPHONE NUMBER (540) 231-3813 FAX NUMBER (540) 231-9628 AFTER HOUR MESSAGES (540) 231-6221 Low-Speed Autonomous Vehicle This Addendum is being issued to answer questions related to this solicitation. See page 2 for questions and answers All other terms, conditions and descriptions remain the same. The due date and hour is changed from March 23, 2018 3PM to March 26, 2018 3PM. I acknowledge that I have read and understand this addendum in its entirety. ______________________________ ____________ Signature Date Revised 01/01/2018 Question 1: Is this System intended for research testing purposes or is it a full commercial implementation? VA Tech Answer 1: Vehicle will be used for research and testing only although the planned research projects will offer mobility to study participants. Question 2: Does the proposed LSAV system have to be operated on a normal public roadway? Can the solution operate on its own guideway? VA Tech Answer 2: The LSAV will be on public roadways under a controlled environment as well as tested on the Smart Roads. Question 3: Are the “Specific Requirements” listed in section VII “Statement of absolute? Will non-compliance result in disqualification or will alternatives or reasonable responses be considered? For example, optimal operational environmental conditions are noted with a range provided. Is the range noted the desired temperature range for LSAV operation or an absolute to be considered qualified?
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