Not legal advice. Methodology and industry baselines only. Counsel must verify licensing before category change.
Facility Questionnaire — Kratom Conversion Discovery
Purpose: Replace generic assumptions in the conversion RFP with site-specific data.
Use: Complete before or during Week 1 of discovery per 07-PM-AND-DISCOVERY-SOP.md.
Return to: Black Rock discovery lead (Scotty / Pete track post–discovery call).
Not legal advice. Licensing answers require verification with qualified counsel.
1. Facility identity
| Field |
Response |
| Legal entity name |
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| Facility address (city, state, ZIP) |
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| Primary contact (name, title, email, phone) |
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| License holder / responsible party |
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| Current cannabis license type(s) and number(s) |
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| Facility square footage (total / production / warehouse / lab) |
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| Number of production shifts |
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| Facility diagram available? (Y/N — attach if yes) |
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2. Current production profile
2a. Cannabis flour / dry milling (if applicable)
| Question |
Response |
| Do you currently run a flour or dry-milling line? (Y/N) |
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| Approximate throughput (kg/day or lb/day) |
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| Primary equipment list (manufacturer, model, MOC) |
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| Milling method (hammer, pin, roller, other) |
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| Target particle size / mesh |
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| Dust collection system (CFM, filter type, explosion venting Y/N) |
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| Packaging format (bulk, retail, both) |
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2b. Extraction stack (if applicable)
| Question |
Response |
| Extraction methods in use (CO2 / BHO / ethanol / other) |
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| Closed-loop or open? |
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| Post-processing (dewax, distillation, remediation) |
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| Approximate extraction throughput |
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| Solvent storage and C1D1/C1D2 classification |
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2c. Hybrid operations
| Question |
Response |
| Are milling and extraction in the same room or separate bays? |
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| Shared HVAC return air between areas? (Y/N) |
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| Shared blenders or mills between product types? (Y/N) |
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3. Target kratom state
| Field |
Response |
| Target product(s) (bulk powder, retail powder, capsules, extract) |
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| Target throughput (kg/day at steady state) |
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| Inbound material mix: % raw dried leaf / % pre-milled import |
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| Planned kill-step method preference (steam / irradiation / EtO / undecided) |
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| AKA GMP qualification target date (if any) |
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| Existing downstream buyers or offtake commitments? (Y/N — describe) |
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4. Utilities and environment
| System |
Capacity / notes |
| Electrical service (amps, voltage, spare capacity) |
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| Compressed air |
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| Steam / hot water (for pasteurization) |
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| Chilled water / glycol |
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| HVAC zones (list AHUs, dedicated vs shared) |
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| Floor drains and washdown rating |
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| Quarantine / hold area (sq ft, lockable Y/N) |
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5. Quality and compliance
| Question |
Response |
| Track-and-trace system (METRC, other) |
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| LIMS or batch record system |
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| In-house lab capabilities (list instruments) |
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| Third-party lab relationships (names) |
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| Current COA panels for cannabis |
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| QA headcount and release authority |
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| Last regulatory inspection date and outcome |
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| Sanitation / allergen / cross-contact SOPs in place? (Y/N) |
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6. Material handling
| Question |
Response |
| Receiving dock configuration |
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| Weigh scales (certification current?) |
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| Conveyors (belt, pneumatic, bucket elevator) |
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| Bulk bag unload / super sack handling |
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| Metal detection (inline Y/N, model) |
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| Pallet racking and FIFO discipline |
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7. Transition preferences
| Question |
Response |
| Preferred scenario: hard changeover (A) or phased dual-run (B) |
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| Maximum acceptable downtime (weeks) |
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| Cannabis production wind-down timeline |
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| CapEx budget range (optional) |
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| Must-preserve equipment list |
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| Equipment available for sale / decommission |
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8. Attachments checklist
- [ ] Facility layout (PDF or CAD)
- [ ] Equipment list with nameplates / serial numbers
- [ ] P&ID or airflow diagram (if available)
- [ ] Sample batch record (redacted)
- [ ] Sample COA (cannabis — redacted)
- [ ] License copies (redacted)
- [ ] Recent inspection report (redacted)
9. Sign-off
| Role |
Name |
Date |
| Facility owner / operator |
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| QA / compliance lead |
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| Black Rock discovery lead |
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Confidentiality: Responses handled under NDA. Do not email unredacted license numbers or financials without encrypted transfer.