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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 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

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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

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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)

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36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22 Network Contracting New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro Drive SE Albuquerque NM 87108

36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22 Network Contracting New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro Drive SE Albuquerque NM 87108

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26223Q0317

01-09-2023

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1: Do you have the previous bid tabulation?

Answer 1: There is no previous bid as this is the first contract.

Question 2: Is there a certain amount of wheelchairs seats needed for each shuttle bus?

Answer 2: At least 5 wheelchair seats per shuttle.

Question 3: Will you provide a schedule for rotation and amount of riders that need to be transported throughout each location?

Answer 3: Yes, a schedule and amount of riders will be provided.

Question 4: Can you tell me if there is a current contract in place for this requirement? If so, can you tell me the contract number?

Answer 4: This is a new requirement.

Question 5: Can only Veteran-owned business submit bids? If not, in the requests it asks for shuttle services/travel/relocation, quantity 12, Unit MO. Quantity: 12 - is that ne number of vehicles needed, or the number of hours? Unit: MO – is this abbreviation for “motorcoach”? Do you have the addresses where they will be traveling to?

Answer 5: This is a service disabled veteran owned small business set aside. The quantity is 12 months. See statement of work Section 2.

Question 6: Is a 20 passenger shuttle bus the only option or can at least 1x shuttle bus be 15 passenger?

Answer 6: Only 15 passenger buses are needed.

Question 7: Can a shuttle van be an option for transportation services?

Answer 7: A shuttle van can not be used due to wheelchair accessibility.

Question 8: Page 18 mentions relief drivers for the 4, 30-minute meal breaks daily. Modifying the schedule to allow for additional CDL drivers daily to cover a total of 2 hours when drivers are breaking will significantly increase costs. It would be much less expensive to go down to one shuttle for these short periods of time daily. But we can absolutely provide a relief driver if 2 shuttles must be running at all times.

Answer 8: At least 2 shuttles must be running at all times.

Question 9: ADA rental shuttles are not readily available, will the site allow one ADA vehicle during repair / regular vehicle downtime?

Answer 9: Rental vehicles are at the contractors expense.

Question 10: How many wheelchair spaces are required?

Answer 10: At least 5 wheelchair seats per shuttle.

Question 11: What are the ‘peak’ and ‘off peak’ hours of operation?

Answer 11: Those are times when things slow down, early afternoon and late afternoon.

Question 12: Is there an existing shuttle service similar to this requirement? If so, is it operated by the VA or a contractor? If a contractor, what company?

Answer 12: This is a new requirement.

Question 13: Will the VA provide secure spaces for shuttle parking on nights & weekends?

Answer 13: Yes, the shuttles are parked overnight at the Ambulatory Care Center (26001 Redlands Blvd.) in a gated parking lot.

Question 14: Page 18 of the solicitation, Section 3 Scope – Item 4 says breaks are to be provided (off peak). What times are considered (off peak)?

Answer 14: Those are times when things slow down, early afternoon and late afternoon.

Question 15: Page 19 of the solicitation, Section 3 Scope – Item 10 says there will be weekly, in person meetings. How long will these meetings typically last?

Answer 15: These meetings typically last about 30 minutes.

Question 16: Will the VA provide a place to park the shuttles overnight or is the contractor required to find its own offsite parking?

Answer 16: Yes, the shuttles are parked overnight at the Ambulatory Care Center (26001 Redlands Blvd.) in a gated parking lot.