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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Rev. March 2010 V Amendment to add Questions and Answers, and to extend closing date for Shuttle Service Contract for the VA North Texas Health Care System 75216 36C25719Q0616 05-22-2019 N 485999 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 17 – RPO West RPO 17 Network Contracting Activity 124 E. Hwy 67 Duncanville, TX 75137 Matthew G. Clements, Contract Specialist Matthew.clements2@va.gov Victoria Rone, Contracting Officer Victoria.rone3@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs VA North Texas Healthcare System See Performance Work Statement 4500 S. Lancaster RD.

Dallas, TX 75216 United States Matthew.Clements2@va.gov Victoria.Rone3@va.gov The purpose of this Amendment to Solicitation 36C25719Q0616 is to submit answers to vendors questions and to extend the solicitation closing date/time. No more questions will be accepted.

Quotes must be received no later than Wednesday, May 22, 2019 9:00am CST. Email your quote to Matthew.clements2@va.gov and Victoria.Rone3@va.gov. The subject line must specify 36C25719Q0616– SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. There will be no automated email notification of receipt of quotes. All quotes received without requested documentation will not be considered.

All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain the same.

SHUTTLE SERVICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

QUESTION: In the RFP it states that: Drivers are required to have a CDL. However, the vehicle GVW 12,500 lbs. that you are required to use on this contract hold less than 16 people, a CDL is not required by law. Only if you have 16 passengers or more are drivers required to have a CDL with a GVW at 26,100 lbs. or more. Please see regulation below. These vehicles are non CDL vehicles.

ANSWER: This is a requirement from the requesting service, CDL’s will be required QUESTION: Contractor shall be required to provide a vehicle no older than 5 years old. Is this for the life of the contract?

ANSWER: Yes QUESTION: Is this a continuous shuttle? Are there breaks throughout the day for the drivers?

ANSWER: Yes; Contractor is responsible for delegating breaks and carrying out workload without interrupting shuttle service.

QUESTION: Can you please provide the actual schedule for the departure and arrival times of the shuttles?

ANSWER: Hours of Shuttle Service for operation are listed below. Routes are continual, and Contractor shall be required to ensure that the waiting times for shuttle service is less than 10 minutes. (This is outlined in the PWS portion of the solicitation.)

SHUTTLE SERVICES AND HOURS OF PERFORMANCE:

1. Route Name: PATRIOT GARAGE SHUTTLE – Dallas VA (RED ZONE) (Required to have professional signage on the exterior of the bus showing the name of the shuttle route and the name of color of the zone displayed)

1. Passengers: Veteran patients, guests, volunteers and VA Employees

1. Route- refer to facility maps

1. Operates 5:30AM – 6:30PM

1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

1. One 12 Passenger Shuttle -10 Passengers + 2 Wheelchairs

1. Route Name: LIBERTY PARKING GARAGE – Dallas VA (ORANGE ZONE) (Required to have professional signage on the exterior of the bus showing the name of the shuttle route and the name of color of the zone displayed)

1. Passengers: Veteran patients, guests, volunteers and VA Employees

1. Route- refer to facility maps

1. Operates 5:30AM – 6:30PM

1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

1. One 12 Passenger Shuttle- 10 Passengers + 2 Wheelchairs

1. Route Name: FREEDOM PARKING GARAGE – Dallas VA (GREEN ZONE) (Required to have professional signage on the exterior of the bus showing the name of the shuttle route and the name of color of the zone displayed)

1. Passengers: Veteran patients, guests, volunteers and VA Employees

1. Route- refer to facility maps

1. Operate 5:30AM – 6:30PM

1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

1. One 12 Passenger Shuttle-10 Passengers + 2 Wheelchairs

1. Route Name: LOT 1 PATRIOT PARKING ZONE – Dallas VA (RED ZONE) (Required to have professional signage on the exterior of the bus showing the name of the shuttle route and the name of color of the zone displayed)

1. Passengers: Veteran patients, guests, volunteers and VA Employees

1. Route- Refer to facility maps

1. Operates 5:30AM – 6:00PM

1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

1. One 12 Passenger Shuttle -10 Passengers + 2 Wheelchairs

1. Route Name: FREEDOM PARKING ZONE OVER FLOW SHUTTLE – Dallas VA (GREEN ZONE) (Required to have professional signage on the exterior of the bus showing the name of the shuttle route and the name of color of the zone displayed)

1. Passengers: Veteran patients, guests, volunteers and VA Employees

1. Route- refer to facility maps

1. Operates 6:00AM – 6:30PM

1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

1. One 12-Passenger Shuttle -10 Passengers + 2 Wheelchairs

1. Route Name: LIBERTY LOOP SHUTTLE – Dallas VA (NO Zone Color)

1. Passengers: Veteran patients, guests, volunteers and VA Employees

1. Route- refer to facility maps

1. Operates 5:30AM – 6:30PM

1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

1. One 12 Passenger Shuttle-10 Passengers + 2 Wheelchairs

1. Route Name: FREEDOM PARKING ZONE SHUTTLE – Dallas VA

(GREEN ZONE)

(Required to have professional signage on the exterior of the bus showing the name of the shuttle route and the name of color of the zone displayed)

1. Passengers: Veteran patients, guests, volunteers and VA Employees

1. Route – refer to facility maps

1. Operates 5:30AM- 6:30PM

1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

1. One 12 Passenger Shuttle -10 Passengers + 2 Wheelchairs

1. Route Name: FORT WORTH OUTPATIENT CLINIC SHUTTLE - FWOPC

1. Passengers: Veteran patients, guests, volunteers and VA Employees

1. Route- refer to facility maps

1. Operates 6:30AM – 5:00PM

1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

1. One 12 Passenger Shuttle -10 Passengers + 2 Wheelchairs

1. Route Name: SRMVC FACILITY SHUTTLE - Bonham VA

1. Passengers: Veteran patients, guests, volunteers and VA Employees

1. Route- refer to facility maps

1. Operates 7:30AM – 4:00PM

1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

1. One 12 Passenger Shuttle -10 Passengers + 2 Wheelchairs

ADDRESS FOR SHUTTLE LOCATIONS

1. Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, Texas 75216

1. Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic (FWOPC) 2201 SE Loop 820 Fort Worth, TX 76119

1. Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center (SRMVC) 1201 E. 9th St.

Bonham, TX 75418

QUESTION: Can you please provide the actual routes of all the shuttles that are required on this contract?

ANSWER: Routes will be determined by contractor that creates the most efficient routes based on the requirements of the PWS.

QUESTION: Contractor will be allowed to park vehicles in designated areas on site that the VA approves. Are these secured l lots? If not, is there 24-hour security surveillance? Do the buses park at each VA facility they are assigned?

ANSWER: Yes, contractor will be allowed to park vehicles on property in designated areas at each location, area has not been assigned at this time. VA police does provide surveillance at each location and there is video surveillance in certain areas and locations.

QUESTION: Will the FWOPC and SRMVC shuttles run to and from the Dallas VA or are they for these two facilities use only?

ANSWER: No, they will be used at those facilities only.

QUESTION: Who is the incumbent?

ANSWER: There is no incumbent.

QUESTION: What was the total award price? How many years was the original contract for?

ANSWER: This is a new requirement.

QUESTION: What was the total award price? How many years was the original contract for? This is a new requirement.

QUESTION: What date do you anticipate awarding the contract? The responses are due May 15, 2019 with a start date of June 3, 2019.

ANSWER: The period of performance outlined in the PWS is an anticipated/projected date not an exact date.