Questions__FA2860-15-R-0026.pdf

Questions received in response to solicitation #FA2860-15-R-0026

1. There is an estimated award date of 18th of August on the Synopsis, but the solicitation is due on the 20th, would you be able to confirm that the solicitation is due on the 20th?

The response date of the solicitation is due 20 AUG 15, per block 18 of the solicitation.

2. Are school buses acceptable to full fill the contract as in prior years?

All buses that meet section 1.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be acceptable.

“1.2. Service Description

1.2.1. Transport buses utilized for this contract shall be 2006 or newer. A minimum of 40 buses utilized must be handicap accessible. All buses shall be clean, free of trash, no holes in seats, and be equipped with an operational air conditioning system. Buses shall be able to accommodate between 41-51 passengers. All buses shall meet State of Maryland, The United States Department of Transportation, Interstate Commerce Commission Regulations, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

1.2.2. The contractor shall reference the attached Historical Workload Data appendix in determining the amount of support needed to provide transportation for the number of spectators that have historically participated in the JSOH event. “

3. Page 3 of the solicitation shows item no 002, and a quantity of 190.50. Is this specifically stating that 190 and ½ buses are the required number for item 002?

Page 4, same question for Item no 003, shows 9.50. Is this 9 and ½ buses required?

The break in quantity is due to how the buses are being funded by the government. No half buses are required. This number will be used for billing purposes.