Solicitation 6100059505 Addendum 1.docx

This document is an addendum to Solicitation 6100059505 for 12 OVR Enhanced Driving and Ancillary Services issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), on behalf of the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (BVRS) and the Bureau of Blind and Visual Services (BBVS). The solicitation is seeking qualified transportation suppliers to provide professional, on-demand Non-Emergency Business Transport Services for OVR employees and customers, some of whom may be blind, visually impaired, or have other disabilities. Suppliers are sought for 21 total BBVS and BVRS OVR District offices located throughout the Commonwealth. The due date for the solicitation is January 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM.

This solicitation is a DGS Small Business Reserve Procurement, so only self-certified small businesses are eligible to respond. Suppliers must be registered with the Commonwealth to access the PA Supplier Portal and bid documents. The addendum corrects the titles of two attachments and the hourly rate for wait time from $15.00 to $35.00 per hour. Additionally, suppliers will be required to provide evidence of additional insurance coverage for ancillary services that may be requested, such as assisting OVR customers with scribe work, reading, sighted guide, and other visual tasks.