HE125419R2008_Q&A_Amendment_0004.pdf

Item

Subject RFP or

Attachment Reference

Question/Confirmation/Comment Answers/Responses

01 RFP SLIN

Quantities

Attachment 2 of

SF1449,

Supplies/Services

Attachment 2(b): Zone C Pricing Sheet CLIN 0002AA 45 Passanger Vehicle Unit Run: Quantity:

27000

We cannot understand the number of 27000 runs. How does the number consist?

The quantities reflected in Attachment 2 of the SF1449, Supplies/Services, are not based on the number of school days, runs, or buses. Rather, they are estimated quantities that will establish the maximum ceiling/quantity/amount of the resultant Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Please see FAR Clause 52.216-22.

02 Air Conditioning

PWS Does all the buses/vans used for the normal daily commute in Kaiserslautern (NO SPED) must be equipped with air conditioning (see para. 3.3.5 PWS)?

Changed back to : Only special needs buses.

03 Certification SF1449 Concerning 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan, I was wondering what is meant by submitting a certificate? Do we need to formulate it ourselves or apply for it? Please elaborate what exactly it is we need to do, so that we may comply.

Please refer to FAR 52.222-50 as it states "The certification shall cover the items in paragraph (h)(5) of this clause."

04 Requirements Attachment 2 of

SF1449,

Supplies/Services

Are the bus sizes correct in Zone C? Or are these the normal daily commute sizes and there are no SpecEd’s at all? ( Attachment 2(b) Zone C Pricing Sheet)

There are no special needs requirements on this solicitation.

05 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.

06 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.

07 Requirements SF1449, Supplies/Services

Concerning the Offeror Responsibility Determination, do we have to make statements pertaining to all points of the General and Special Standards or is providing the information asked for in 1) of General Standards enough?

Please address each standard. As stated in 52.212-1 Addendum, "In the absence of information clearly indicating that the prospective contractor is responsible, the contracting officer shall make a determination of non-responsibility."

08 Bus Size Attachment 2 of

SF1449,

Supplies/Services Could you please tell us what bus size has to be provided?

35 passenger buses for Curricular Career Practicum and Cisco runs and 45 passenger buses for Curricular school trips runs.

09 Runs Attachment 2 of

SF1449,

Supplies/Services Will the runs be paid per bus?

Each run will be paid at unit price.

10 Requirements PWS Paragraph 2.3 in the Performance Work Statement, Does the 120 km radius include the return trip?

No, 120km is one way.

12 Response Time SF1449, Supplies/Services

According to Attachment 3 the required response date and time has changed to 25 JUN 2019 / 4:00 PM. Is this correct , because the modification is not listed in the SF 30 Form block 14?

Yes, as shown on page 2 of Amendment 0003, "The required response date/time has changed from 18-Jun-2019 04:00 PM to 25- Jun-2019 04:00 PM."

13 Signatures SF 1449 & SF 30s Should all amendments be signed? Yes, please sign the SF 1449 along with all SF 30s.

HE125419R2008 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SOLICITATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q&A)