QA,_Lab_Courier_Services_02_22_2018.pdf

Laboratory Courier Services Phoenix Indian Medical Center

Phoenix, AZ

RFQ-IHS1338726-18

2/22/2018

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

No. Vendor Question Government Response 1 Can you please advise if there is an existing contract performed under that SOW and if so what is the contract number and name of incumbent?

Yes, there is an existing contract.

Contract : HHSI247201500001P

Contractor: William Libbey/High Country Logistics LLC

2 How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract?

At least three (3) drivers – a.m., p.m. and evening runs.

3 What are the vehicle sizes required? Any vehicle that can transport a tote with a maximum size of 30”(length) X 20” (depth) X 18” (height).

4 Are Routine/scheduled pickups or deliveries required in addition to those noted between Salt River Clinic and PIMC?

The PWS states, “Specific routine route schedule and pick-up/delivery times are provided in SOW,” but that schedule is not provided.

Routine deliveries are between Salt River and PIMC no additional stops.

See PWS Section 6 for details.

Two daily (2) deliveries from Salt River Clinic to PIMC except on Tuesday there are three (3) deliveries.

5 Will pickups/deliveries from/to locations other than those listed in the PWS under “Other Facility Name” be required for STAT/on-call service? Can you provide a monthly or yearly estimate for STAT/Super STAT pickups from each address?

There will be no pickups/deliveries from/to locations other than those listed in the PWS under “Other Facility Name” for STAT/on-call service.

Quantities are detailed in PWS Section 2.8

Laboratory Courier Services Phoenix Indian Medical Center

Phoenix, AZ

RFQ-IHS1338726-18

2/22/2018

No. Vendor Question Government Response 6 Will this contract be SCA enforced? After reviewing the solicitation on FBO, it contains language and dollar values regarding the Service Contract Act. This solicitation stipulates $13.84 minimum wage for courier drivers, $4.27 minimum H&W, Sick Time/Vacation. Do you verify now that those are the minimum required rates to be performed on this contract upon award?

Yes, work on the resultant contract shall comply with the SCA. A DOL Wage Determination was issued with the solicitation (see” WD 15 5469 R7 01 10 2018”). Offers shall incorporate the applicable wage rates, H&W, Sick Time/Vacation. Rates in the referenced wage determination are the minimum required rates.

7 A new SBA Final Rule regarding FAR Clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, dated June 30, 2016, reclassifies Independent Contractor drivers as Subcontractors

— 13 CFR 125.6 “Work performed by an independent contractor shall be considered a subcontract.” Please inform us how the PIMC would like us to proceed upon award regarding this rule change given that it will affect our offer regarding pricing and performance.

Sub-contractors are required to comply with SCA wage rates.

IAW FAR 22.1002-4 -- Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act Minimum Wage. No contractor or subcontractor holding a service contract for any dollar amount shall pay any of its employees working on the contract less than the minimum wage specified in section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 206).

8 In regards to the other facility name list; is this a list of locations for scheduled runs or a list of locations for Stat/Super Stats?

List is for STAT/Super STAT runs/trips.

9 Will there be a tote/bin provided for the supplies/materials that are to be transported outside of the specimen transportation? If so, what size or dimensions will they be?

Vendor to provide tote. Maximum size of 30”(length) X 20” (depth) X 18” (height) for routine trips/runs. For the STAT/Super STAT runs Maximum size of 19” (length) X 9” (depth) X 9”(height).

10 Define “run” and “trip” Run definition: From point A to point B.

Trip definition: Round Trip