36C24125Q0613 0001.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 07-22-2025 none Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus 1 VA Center Augusta

ME

04330 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Togus 1 VA Center Augusta

ME

04330 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24125Q0613

X X X The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to vendor questions

Period of Performance: 5/25/2026 to 5/24/2031

DOL Wage Determinations will apply Minimum guarantee: $1,500.00 Maximum: $5,000,000.00

VENDORS MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED COPY OF VAAR CLAUSE 852.219-75 WITH THEIR QUOTE.

Sterling Mathews

VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-333915

Is the work performed under the contract subject to prevailing wage? If so, what is the designation and / or classification?

Yes, the contract is subject to the prevailing wage. A reference wage used is GS 7 Driver

Would the awardee be responsible for paying the per month subscription for Transtuitive dispatching software also produced by Kevidia required to integrate with the mandatory use of their VetRide program as indicated in the RFQ.

No sir, we do not use Transtuitive. That is another software created by KVD. We utilize VetRide which is free to our vendors.

What is the threshold for vehicle age and / or mileage?

Vehicles must be in compliance with section B.3.8

Please clarify the rate for "Non-Pick up of Patient" listed as $10 in the pricing schedule The Non-Pick up is an estimated number of events not a rate.

Non-Pick Up of Patient Contract Period: Ordering Period One

What is the number of trips performed in the past 3-years?

12,234 Total Trips in Past 3 Years. Approximately 4k trips per year

What is the current contract term?

The current contract ends 5/24/2026

Who is the existing contractor / provider of services?

Alert ambulance Service

Please clarify when grace period begins regarding wait time VS what is billable.

Grace period begins upon arrival to the appointment or pick up point. Once 15 minutes has elapsed THE WAIT TIME line item applies.

WAITING TIME - 15 MINUTE INCREMENTS (BEYOND INITIAL 15 MINUTE WAIT TIME)

" Bill For Response".

A BFR would occur when a vendor receives a trip request, makes reasonable effort to contact the passenger with the information provided to them to confirm their transportation, and are informed upon arrival that the passenger is refusing or does not require a ride.

BFR rates as they pertain to the solicitation: At what rate will the vendor be compensated for arriving at a passengers provided pick up address to conduct a transport as requested?

The vendor would be compensated at the rate associated with

Non-Pick Up of Patient

The RFQ has an estimate of 10 non-pick ups, the vendor supplies the price for that line item.

What is the average trip mile?

80 miles per round trip The Price Schedule template requests a flat rate for rides within 25 miles. Is there any flexibility to propose pricing tiers with lower included mileage—e.g., a reduced rate for significantly shorter rides—so the VA might benefit from cost savings where applicable?

Line items are set. This is a fixed price contract

Special Mode Transportation Leeds, MA