Passenger Transport Service

Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeks passenger ground transportation services in Newark, New Jersey, with quotes due October 26, 2026 and questions due October 22. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, RFQ 70CMSD27Q00000001, issued as a commercial item under firm fixed price terms.

Place of performance is Newark, NJ 07102. Service operates Monday through Friday, excluding 11 specified federal holidays, with pickup beginning at 4:30 p.m. and final scheduled pickup no earlier than 7:15 p.m. The contractor must provide a professional driver and an 8–10 passenger capacity van or vehicle to transport attorneys from the Peter W. Rodino Federal Building to Penn Station, Broad Street Station, and three nearby parking lots. The contractor must maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations, provide adequate insurance as required by New Jersey, ensure the driver holds proper licenses and is a U.S. citizen or possesses valid work authorization, supply a company uniform and clearly marked vehicle, maintain vehicle cleanliness, provide backup vehicles and drivers, and comply with the Service Contract Act of 1965 using Wage Determination #WD 2015-4211 (effective 8/12/2026) for shuttle bus drivers. Prevailing wage rates for the region range from $16.99 to $61.70 per hour depending on classification, plus mandatory fringe benefits including health and welfare at $5.92 per hour, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.

The NAICS code is 485999, All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation. Contract type is 12-month base period beginning November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, followed by four optional 12-month renewal periods. Quoters must submit three volumes: Technical Approach (10 pages maximum, 12-point Times New Roman, one-inch margins), Past Performance (minimum two references from contracts completed within three years), and Pricing Template. Evaluation prioritizes Technical Approach, then Past Performance, then Price, with non-price factors more important than price unless no substantial differences exist. All quoters must maintain active SAM registration and provide their UEI number. The government intends to award without discussions.