Solicitation Addendum 1_6100057835.docx

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12 OVR Non-Emergency Transport Services
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6100057835
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Adams County, Pennsylvania

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This document is a Solicitation Addendum for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's request for bids (IFB) for 12 OVR Non-Emergency Transport Services, Solicitation Number 6100057536. The addendum provides responses to questions submitted by potential bidders, clarifying details such as the hourly rate for active transport time, reimbursement for mileage, subsistence, and lodging, and the non-applicability of a non-ambulatory transport services loading fee. The solicitation is seeking qualified transportation suppliers to provide professional, on-demand non-emergency business transport services for the Department of Labor and Industry's (DLI) Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), serving the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (BVRS) and the Bureau of Blind and Visual Services (BBVS) across 21 district offices in the Commonwealth.

The contract will provide both ambulatory and non-ambulatory transport services for personnel with disabilities who are unable to safely operate a motor vehicle, with vehicles equipped with wheelchair ramps, lifts, and tie-downs as required. The Commonwealth will reimburse mileage, subsistence, and lodging at the current state travel policy rates, and the hourly rate for active transport time includes all other expenses except those specifically mentioned. The solicitation is reserved for suppliers registered as DGS Small Businesses in Pennsylvania.

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SOLICITATION ADDENDUM

Date:
03/13/2023
Subject:
12 OVR Non-Emergency Transport Services
Solicitation Number:
6100057536
Due Date/Time:
03/20/2023, 3pm ET
Addendum Number:
1

To All Suppliers:

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania defines a solicitation “Addendum” as an addition to or amendment of the original terms, conditions, specifications, or instructions of a procurement solicitation (e.g., Invitation for Bids or Request for Proposals).

List any and all changes: The following questions have been submitted:

Q1. What is the $40.00 hourly rate for?

A1. The hourly rate is for the active transport time.

Q2. Does the Company pay by mileage?

A2. Per the Statement of Work (SOW), O. REIMBURSEMENTS, Mileage, Subsistence and Lodging will be reimbursed at the current rate as per Management Directive 230.10.

Commonwealth Travel Policy (pa.gov)

Q3. Please explain the award supplier providing Non-Ambulatory transport services loading fee not exceed $120.00?

A3. Please know that the Non-Ambulatory transport services loading fee is not applicable to Solicitation 6100057536.

Q4. Do I add my company's expenses on top of the $40.00 a hour?

A4. The hourly rate is for active transport time and includes all except Mileage, Subsistence and Lodging.

Q5. Can the company charge each person separate in the vehicle, if there is more then one person?

A5. Per SOW, K., 5. TRANSPORT DUTIES, OVR may request the awarded supplier to provide service to more than one passenger commuting to the same destination. In this event, the awarded supplier will only be paid a rate based on the trip distance, not the number of individuals included.

Q6. is my company guaranteed so many rides a day or week?

A6. Work is not guaranteed.

Type of Solicitation: Choose an item.

Except as clarified and amended by this Addendum, the terms, conditions, specifications, and instructions of the solicitation and any previous solicitation addenda, remain as originally written.

Respectfully,

Name:Nicole Moyer
Title:Procurement Specialist
Phone:717-346-7667
Email:nicomoyer@pa.gov

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