IB08 - Final IFB Question Answer W9124D-22-B-0001 9 Sep 22.pdf

Invitation for Bid (IFB) W9124D-22-B-0001

Questions & Answers

Question 1: The question I have is can you clarify the quantity of 44 passengers for these options. Are you talking about number of seats you’re needing or total number of 44 passengers buses?

Answer 1: The estimated quantity of 44 passenger buses required is provided for each line item in the CLIN descriptions on pages 5 through 15 of IFB W9124D-22-B-0001.

Question 2: I have a question about the quantity of the 44 passenger buses for each options.

The bid is asking for a quantity of 6900 is that buses or number of seats needed. This is the same for all the quantities requested?

Answer 2: See Answer #1 above.

Question 3: Who is the incumbent?

Answer 3: Bush Fire Services, Inc.

Question 4: If no incumbent, how was this done in the past?

Answer 4: See Answer #3 above.

Question 5: Will multiple awards be issued for this solicitation?

Answer 5: Multiple awards will not be issued for this solicitation.

Question 6: Will driver information be provided in advance of ordering for insurance purposes?

Answer 6: Driver information will not be provided in advance.

Question 7: Are there other evaluation criteria besides price?

Answer 7: Evaluations are IAW Clause 52.214-10 included in the IFB.

Question 8: On page 5 of 66 for item 0001 and 0002, what is the unit being measured for the estimated quantity?

Answer 8: The unit of measure for CLIN 0001 is EACH – 44 passenger buses – non air conditioned. The unit of measure for CLIN 0002 is EACH – 44 passenger buses – air conditioned.

Question 9: Can all questions be posted?

Answer 9: All questions received during the Question Period allowed in the IFB are included in this document.

Question 10: Will bids be considered if all buses adhere to specific requirements?

Answer 10: All requirements and specifications of the IFB must be met to be considered for award.

Question 11: Can buses be stored on base for extended periods of time for the life of the contract?

Answer 11: The installation will not authorize the storage of buses outside contracted dates due to lack of space at the Transportation Motor Pool.

Question 12: What is the end date of this contract?

Answer 12: The base period and all option period dates for this contract are shown in the IFB on pages 16 and 17.

Question 13: How much time in advance must be given to evaluate substitutions for buses?

Answer 13: There is not substitutions for buses. The specifications listed in the IFB must be adhered to.

Question 14: What warrants a bid disqualification?

Answer 14: Evaluations are IAW Clause 52.214-10 included in the IFB.

Question 15: Is there a requirement for the types of buses being diesel or unleaded?

Answer 15: Diesel fueled buses are required due to accessibility for units of diesel fuel at the Fort Knox fuel point.

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Prepared by: Approved by:

Jennifer King Robert L. Woolsey Contract Specialist Contracting Officer