HE125419R2011_Q&A_Amendment_0003.pdf
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- Student Transportation Services Daily Commute / Curricular Vilseck, Germany, Europe-East District
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- HE125419R2011
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Subject RFP or
Attachment Reference
Question/Confirmation/Comment Answers/Responses
01 Bus Age SF1449, Supplies/Services
Is the age of buses relevant? The age of the bus must be in compliance with the host nation laws.
02 Bus condition PWS Is air condition required in all buses? Or only special need buses? Changed back to : Only special needs buses.
03 Seat Belts PWS Are seat belts required on all seats? Or only special need buses? Seat belts are not required on all seats, but should be used when available unless as stated in PWS paragraph 3.3.7.
04 Run Times PWS Will the runs always be at the same time every day, or will there be a different plan on certain days regularly? For example delayed openings or early release irrespective of inclement weather, half days and so on? If yes, how often will this be in a week and are the day/s fixed or flexible?
The time of runs should be on a regular fixed schedule. If changes occur, a notification will be made. According to the PWS in section 6, short notice runs may occur for emergencies or inclement weather.
05 Subcontractors SF1449, Supplies/Services
Do we have to send a list of subcontractors before the contract is awarded?
Yes, according to 52.212-1 Addendum, "Offeror shall submit a copy of any subcontracting/teaming agreements."
06 Payment PWS PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT, Point 2.2/2.3: Buses only need to be reserved and are paid extra by a separate Call/request or shall those trips be included in our proposal?
Trips are paid in accordance with the awarded Task Order contract schedule.
07 Routes Attachment 2 of
SF1449,
Supplies/Services
How many percent of the routes must be operated by the contractor himself?
The contractor must be able to operate the entire Zone they are proposing to.
08 Bus Requirement
SF1449,
Supplies/Services
Can the contractor use double-decker buses? No, these buses are prohibited.
09 Bus Requirement
SF1449,
Supplies/Services
Can the contractor use European city transit buses with side facing seats?
European city transit buses with side facing seats are allowed but the side facing seats cannot count towards the passenger number since students are not allowed in side facing seats.
10 Bus Requirement
SF1449,
Supplies/Services
Can the contractor use “Blue Bird” buses? No, these buses are prohibited.
11 Bus Requirement
SF1449,
Supplies/Services
Shall buses be equipped with manufacturer-approved, tested, and properly installed seat belts of applicable type, model for each passenger seat?
Yes, according to PWS paragraph 3.2.1, seat belts must be manufacturer-approved, if so equipped.
12 Bus Requirement
SF1449,
Supplies/Services
Please explain the quality of the vehicles (manufacturer year, Euro- Norm…)
Follow host nation laws.
13 RFP SLIN
Quantities
PWS In regards to “Statement Of Work” paragraph 2.2, are field trips within a radius of 75 miles included in the rates per day? If so, how many trips are planned per month.
Paragraph 2.2 is reserved for Special Needs and this requirement for SPED is not included in this solicitation. Paragraph 2.3 is for Curricular and cocurricular and the details of this requirement are included within the PWS. Trips will be measured in runs, not days.
Curricular runs are normally within a 75-mile radius. Please reference updated PWS and updated pricing attachments 2(a) and 2(b).
14 Cellular Phone PWS Is it necessary for the contractor to provide a cellular with “ Smartphone” technology or is a regular cellular sufficient? ( PWS
3.1.5.2 in all solicitations)
A regular cellular phone can be used. Please reference updated PWS.
HE125419R2011 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SOLICITATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q&A)
15 Requirements PWS Could you please explain in detail the paragraph 2.3, paragraph 2.2, paragraph 2.3 in the Performance Work Statement, which transportation is meant? Is it possible that there is a mistake, because there is no CLIN provided?
Paragraph 2.2 is reserved for Special Needs and this requirement for SPED is not included in this solicitation. Paragraph 2.3 is for Curricular and cocurricular and the details of this requirement are included within the PWS.
16 Runs Attachment 2 of
SF1449,
Supplies/Services Will the runs be paid per bus?
Each run will be paid at unit price.
17 Requirements PWS Paragraph 2.3 in the Performance Work Statement, Does the 120 km radius include the return trip?
No, 120km is one way.
18 Run Attachment 2 of
SF1449,
Supplies/Services
What is meant by a run? Is it a one-way transfer like the school runs (1 run from school, 1 run to school = 2 runs for 1 trip) or is it a round trip (1 run = from and to school)?
A run is a pick up and drop off. For example, picking kids up and taking them to school in the morning is one run. Two runs would be to and from school.
19 Bus Size Attachment 2 of
SF1449,
Supplies/Services Which bus sizes will be needed?
54 Passenger buses for the curricular and co-curricular buses.
20 Runs Attachment 2 and 3 of SF1449, Supplies/Services What is the maximum of requested runs per day?
The number of runs depends on the zone. Please refer to attachments 2 and 3.
21 CPARS Form Attachment 7 of
SF1449,
Supplies/Services Attachment 7: Is it enough to fill attachment 7? We are not able to log-in.
Yes, you can just fill out the form.
22 Signatures SF 1449 & SF 30s Should all amendments be signed? Yes, please sign the SF 1449 along with all SF 30s.
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