36C26322Q0572 SF1449 SOLICITATION DOCUMENT.pdf

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17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

636-22-4-4099-0082

36C26322Q0572 06-17-2022

John Becker, john.becker3@va.gov 06-24-2022

11:00 AM CDT

Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105 John Becker john.becker3@va.gov

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485510

$16.5 Million

N/A

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Iowa City VA Health Care System (VAHCS) 601 Highway 6 West

Iowa City IA 52246-2209

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

2501 W. 22nd St.

Sioux Falls SD 57105

Department of Veteran Affairs Tungsten Electronic Invoicing VA Tungsten Number is: AAA544240062 va.registration@tungsten-network.com Refer to VAAR Clause 852.232-72

See CONTINUATION Page

Charter Bus Transportation Service for Veterans and Caregivers to support the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic being held in Iowa City, Iowa. See Statement of Work, Price/Cost Schedule, and Event Itinerary for specific information regarding charter bus transportation needs including times, schedules, and locations.

This is a six (6) day event occurring every year. Review the Statement of Work for the exact event dates.

Period of Performance Base Period: 8/1/2022 to 7/31/2023 Option Period 1: 8/1/2023 to 7/31/2024 Option Period 2: 8/1/2024 to 7/31/2025 Option Period 3: 8/1/2025 to 7/31/2026 Option Period 4: 8/1/2026 to 7/31/2027 At the time of submission of offer and upon award, the the offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

DOL Wage Determination 2015-4983 Revision 17 dated 3/15/2022 applies to all services performed under this requirement.

Evaluation of Offers: Price Alone

See CONTINUATION Page

636-3620160-4099-824600-2580-SPR0DP5A1

636-22-4-4099-0082

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John Becker

VA-VHA-2020-VEE57D1B

36C26322Q0572

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...22

C.6 VHA SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENSURING

ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

C.7 52.228-5 INSURANCE—WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

C.8 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.9 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 ATTACHMENT 1 EXCEL DOCUMENT OF EVENT ITINERARY

D.2 WAGE DETERMINATION JOHNSON COUNTY IOWA

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.3 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

E.4 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (JUL 2020)

(DEVIATION)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

Business Name:

DUNS Number:

Contact Person:

Email:

Phone:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer

Name: John Becker, Contracting Officer

Email: John.becker3@va.gov

Phone: 605-336-3230 ext 7960

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

• Upon Completion of Work or a period agreed between the Contractor and Government.

• Contractor shall submit final invoice on any services performed no later than 30 days after end of the period of performance of the purchase order or contract. This ensures timely closeout of purchase orders and/or contracts.

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Tungsten Electronic Invoicing VA Tungsten Number: AAA544240062 va.registration@tungsten-network.com Refer to VAAR Clause 852.232-72

5. INVOICING: All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website:

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge.

mailto:John.becker3@va.gov http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/

• Tungsten Network web link. Website: http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/

• Tungsten’s Email Assistance: VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com

• Tungsten’s Contact Phone: 1-877-489-6135 for support or 1-877-752-0900 for Client

Services.

• VA Financial Services Center is available at http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

• VA FSC email: vafsccshd@va.gov

• VA FSC Contact Phone: 877-353-9791

6. VA ISSUED BADGE: Contract employees may be required to obtain a VA Identification Badge. Determination of badging will be made by the VA Health Care System Technical Representative.

• Background investigations and special agreement checks: All contractor personnel are subject to the same level of investigation as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information. The level of background investigation commensurate with the level of access needed to perform the statement of work is: National Agency Check (NAC). Contract employees may be required to submit fingerprints and undergo a background check.

• Employee training requirements are applicable to the level of access granted to the contractor. All contractor personnel are subject to the same level of training as VA employees who have access to VA Sensitive Information.

• This requirement is applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access.

7. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19.

a. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

(1) Documentation requirements:

(a) If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination

i. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination

(2) If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date.

Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

(3) Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

(4) Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

b. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the following website:

COVID-19 Screening Tool. Regularly check the website for updates.

(1) Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct patient contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/ http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer-campaigns/veterans-affairs/ mailto:VA.Registration@tungsten-network.com http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fcovid19screen%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C180e5dd7385a45f5f9d008d98dcf9308%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C637696745032835994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RjM8G3wtcdUl2EgrU7ne4TYJ3m1ypptmAQYiJNIyqdE%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fcovid19screen%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C180e5dd7385a45f5f9d008d98dcf9308%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C637696745032835994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RjM8G3wtcdUl2EgrU7ne4TYJ3m1ypptmAQYiJNIyqdE%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.va.gov%2Fcovid19screen%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C180e5dd7385a45f5f9d008d98dcf9308%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C637696745032835994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RjM8G3wtcdUl2EgrU7ne4TYJ3m1ypptmAQYiJNIyqdE%3D&reserved=0 efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

c. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.”

d. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.

8. CONTRACTOR ATTIRE AND IDENTIFICATION. The Contractor shall wear industry clothing that enables easy recognition as a “Contract Employee.” Clothing shall present a neat, distinctive appearance; shall be clean and maintained in good repair; and shall be worn as designed by the manufacturer. The Contractor shall wear appropriate clothing with logo identifying the contractor’s and employee’s name. The Contractor’s attire and presentation shall be appropriate per industry standard.

9. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. The Contractor shall take such safety precautions as necessary to protect the lives and health of occupants of the buildings. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, Local and facility safety and fire regulations and codes which are in effect at the beginning of the contract period. The Contractor shall keep abreast of and comply with changes in these regulations and codes applicable to the contract. The Contractor shall follow applicable facility policies concerning fire and/or disaster events. The Contractor shall display approved warning devices in all areas where operations may cause traffic obstruction or personnel hazard.

10. SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS REQUIREMENT, if applicable. Contractor shall provide hourly wages in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Wage Determinations and FAR Subpart 22.10 (Service Contract Labor Standards); USDOL Wage Determinations are attached in Section D below. For guidance on Service Contract Labor Standards and to find the nearest USDOL resource, please refer to https://www.dol.gov/whd/local/index.htm.

11. VETS-4212 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (for contracts awarded over $150,000.00).

Contractor shall complete VETS-4212 reporting in accordance with FAR requirements.

Reference. Please refer to https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 for guidance on completing the required VETS-4212 report.

• FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans

• FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans

12. SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING (for contracts awarded over $500,000.00), if applicable. Service Contract reporting, to be completed by the contractor, is required for service contracts and orders as following are checked off under Section C, FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items). The contractor shall report the information via the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://beta.sam.gov. The information is collected through SAM and included in the agency service contract inventory. Contractors shall log in annually to their SAM profile to complete the service contract inventory reporting requirements. Contractors performing on covered contracts must report their information between October 1 and October 31 each year. Agencies are required to review contractor input and work with them to make revisions, if and as necessary, by November 30 each year.

• FAR 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirement https://www.dol.gov/whd/local/index.htm https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212 https://beta.sam.gov/

• FAR 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (as applicable) Contractors shall log in annually to their SAM profile to complete the service contract inventory reporting requirements. Contractors performing on covered contracts must report their information between October 1 and October 31 each year. Agencies are required to review contractor input and work with them to make revisions, if and as necessary, by November 30 each year.

13. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

CHARTER BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL DISABLED

VETERANS GOLF CLINIC

1. SCOPE: The Iowa City Iowa VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) located at 601 Highway 6

West, Iowa City, Iowa 52246, has a need for Charter Bus Transportation Service to support the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic (NDVGC). This national program provides legally blind and eligible disabled Veterans an opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen their self-esteem through adaptive golf and other adaptive sporting events. The Veterans Golf Clinic uses a therapeutic format to promote rehabilitation, fellowship, and camaraderie among participants. The event provides eligible Veterans with an opportunity to participate in therapeutic adaptive sporting activities which demonstrate that having a visual or physical disability need not be an obstacle to an active, rewarding life.

2. Contract Period of Performance (PoP):

Base Year Contract Period: 08/01/2022 to 07/31/2023 (Required Date of Service: 09/11/2022 to 09/16/2022) 6 Days of Actual Bus Transportation Service

Option Year 1 Contract Period: 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2024 (Required Date of Service: 09/10/2023 to 09/15/2023) 6 Days of Actual Bus Transportation Service

Option Year 2 Contract Period: 08/01/2024 to 07/31/2025 (Required Date of Service: 09/08/2024 to 09/13/2024) 6 Days of Actual Bus Transportation Service

Option Year 3 Contract Period: 08/01/2025 to 07/31/2026 (Required Date of Service: 09/07/2025 to 09/12/2025) 6 Days of Actual Bus Transportation Service

Option Year 4 Contract Period: 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2027 (Required Date of Service: 09/13/2026 to 09/18/2026) 6 Days of Actual Bus Transportation Service

3. Transportation Requirements:

a. Charter Bus.

i. The following quantity of charter buses are to be provided.

1. Base Period

a. Day 1 & 6: Two (2) Buses

b. Days 2, 3, 4 and 5: Four (4) Buses

2. Option Periods

a. Day 1 & 6: Two (2) Buses

b. Days 2, 3, 4 and 5: Six (6) Buses

ii. Charter Buses shall be a minimum of 52 seats; 60 seats recommended.

iii. Two (2) Charter Buses shall be ADA compliant (wheelchair accessible), and include seating for a minimum of two (2) wheelchairs

iv. Buses shall have restrooms including toilets and handwashing stations.

v. All buses shall be current on inspections and state/federal permits.

vi. All buses must have appropriate safety equipment.

b. Drivers.

i. The Contractor shall provide properly licensed drivers for the entire duration of the event. The absence of any scheduled driver will require immediate replacement to preclude any delay with passenger transports.

ii. All Bus Drivers shall have current DOT Certified Drivers will a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.

iii. All contractor personnel performing services under the contract shall wear distinctive nametags, company shirts and/or company badges for identification purposes.

c. Other Considerations.

i. Contractor shall carry appropriate licensing, state inspection and permits for charter bus services. Copies of insurance shall be provided to the Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of contract execution.

ii. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain in acceptable condition, at no cost to contract, all items of uniform, fuel, maintenance, and equipment necessary to perform work required and additional items as needed.

iii. The Buses will be free of trash and debris on the inside and the exterior will be clean with a professional appearance.

iv. The Buses must be disinfected between each trip/route (to allow for the same bus to be used for multiple routes each day) and in accordance with current applicable COVID mitigation recommendations.

v. All contractor personnel performing services under the contract shall wear distinctive nametags, company shirts and/or company badges for identification purposes.

vi. Contract employees will not accept and refuse gratuities from Veteran’s and their passengers in the performance of this contract.

vii. Outside food and drinks shall be authorized for passenger consumption.

viii. Service animals shall be authorized.

ix. Contract pricing shall be all-inclusive. The cost for drivers and driver expenses is the responsibility of the contractor.

4. Transportation Itinerary

a. Charter Bus and Driver requirement to be provided by the Contractor.

b. Transportation will remain constant and without interruption.

c. Hotel Transportation Locations.

i. Transportation is required to and from the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, Iowa 52327.

ii. Transportation may be required to and from the Courtyard Inn by Marriott at, 901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246

d. Golf Course Transportation Locations. The transportation locations for Golf Courses may fluctuate during contract performance, including option periods. Any Golf

Course used during the contract performance will be within 40 miles of Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, Iowa 52327.

e. Alternative Activity Transportation Locations. The transportation locations for Alternative Activities may fluctuate during contract performance, including option periods. Any Alternative Activity venues used during the contract performance will be within 40 miles of Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, Iowa 52327.

i. Tentative Itinerary with days and times. See attachment. Note that “LOOP” on the itinerary “Activity” indicates the bus will constantly be running between the “Pick-up Location” and “Destination” during the “Depart Time” and “Return Time”

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

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0001 20.00 EA __________

Charter Bus Transportation Service for Veterans Golf Clinic Transportation from Riverside and Coralville Iowa to event locations located in Iowa City Iowa. See Statement of Work and Itinerary for specific transportation times, schedules, and locations.

A minimum of two (2) charter buses for the first and last day of the event.

A minimum of four (4) buses per day during the second through fifth day of the event.

Each Charter Bus includes a driver for 10 hours. Some routes may be longer than 10 hours and an additional driver would be required.

Two (2) buses shall be ADA compliant.

The cost for each charter bus is all-inclusive and includes the bus rental cost, driver, and fuel.

Day 1 and 6: Two (2) Buses Days 2, 3, 4 and 5: Six (6) Buses A total of 20 buses for the entire duration of the event.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2022 POP End: 07-31-2023 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485510 - Charter Bus Industry

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V122 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Motor Charter

1001 28.00 EA __________

Charter Bus Transportation Service for Veterans Golf Clinic Transportation from Riverside and Coralville Iowa to event locations located in Iowa City Iowa. See Statement of Work and Itinerary for specific transportation times, schedules, and locations.

A minimum of two (2) charter buses for the first and last day of the event.

A minimum of six (6) buses per day during the second through fifth day of the event.

Each Charter Bus includes a driver for 10 hours. Some routes may be longer than 10 hours and an additional driver would be required.

Two (2) buses shall be ADA compliant.

The cost for each charter bus is all-inclusive and includes

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the bus rental cost, driver, and fuel.

Day 1 and 6: Two (2) Buses Days 2, 3, 4 and 5: Six (6) Buses A total of 28 buses for the entire duration of the event.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2023 POP End: 07-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485510 - Charter Bus Industry

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V122 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Motor Charter

2001 28.00 EA __________

Charter Bus Transportation Service for Veterans Golf Clinic Transportation from Riverside and Coralville Iowa to event locations located in Iowa City Iowa. See Statement of Work and Itinerary for specific transportation times, schedules, and locations.

A minimum of two (2) charter buses for the first and last day of the event.

A minimum of six (6) buses per day during the second through fifth day of the event.

Each Charter Bus includes a driver for 10 hours. Some routes may be longer than 10 hours and an additional driver would be required.

Two (2) buses shall be ADA compliant.

The cost for each charter bus is all-inclusive and includes the bus rental cost, driver, and fuel.

Day 1 and 6: Two (2) Buses Days 2, 3, 4 and 5: Six (6) Buses A total of 28 buses for the entire duration of the event.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2024 POP End: 07-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485510 - Charter Bus Industry

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V122 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Motor Charter

3001 28.00 EA __________

Charter Bus Transportation Service for Veterans Golf Clinic Transportation from Riverside and Coralville Iowa to event locations located in Iowa City Iowa. See Statement of Work and Itinerary for specific transportation times, schedules, ITEM

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and locations.

A minimum of two (2) charter buses for the first and last day of the event.

A minimum of six (6) buses per day during the second through fifth day of the event.

Each Charter Bus includes a driver for 10 hours. Some routes may be longer than 10 hours and an additional driver would be required.

Two (2) buses shall be ADA compliant.

The cost for each charter bus is all-inclusive and includes the bus rental cost, driver, and fuel.

Day 1 and 6: Two (2) Buses Days 2, 3, 4 and 5: Six (6) Buses A total of 28 buses for the entire duration of the event.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2025 POP End: 07-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485510 - Charter Bus Industry

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V122 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Motor Charter

4001 28.00 EA __________

Charter Bus Transportation Service for Veterans Golf Clinic Transportation from Riverside and Coralville Iowa to event locations located in Iowa City Iowa. See Statement of Work and Itinerary for specific transportation times, schedules, and locations.

A minimum of two (2) charter buses for the first and last day of the event.

A minimum of six (6) buses per day during the second through fifth day of the event.

Each Charter Bus includes a driver for 10 hours. Some routes may be longer than 10 hours and an additional driver would be required.

Two (2) buses shall be ADA compliant.

The cost for each charter bus is all-inclusive and includes the bus rental cost, driver, and fuel.

Day 1 and 6: Two (2) Buses Days 2, 3, 4 and 5: Six (6) Buses A total of 28 buses for the entire duration of the event.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 485510 - Charter Bus Industry

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PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: V122 -

Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Motor Charter

CONTRACT

TOTAL

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

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ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

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FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

NOV 2021

C.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.]

[] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

[X] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

[X] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

[] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[X] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

[] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

[] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

[] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

[] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

[X] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

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C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed six (6) months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date.

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C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR

2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within thirty (30) calendar days prior to contract expiration date; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least sixty (60) calendar days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

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C.6 VHA SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENSURING

ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

a. Documentation requirements:

i. If fully vaccinated, shall show proof of vaccination.

(1) NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS- 319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

ii. If unvaccinated and granted a medical or religious exception, shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test.

iii. Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

iv. Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

b. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

c. Contractor…