12 OVR Non-Emergency Transport Services

This procurement is being reserved for those registerer as a DGS Small Business.Suppliers should use this link to verify as a DGS Small Business - https://www.dgs.pa.gov/bdisbo/Pages/Verification.aspxThe Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), on behalf of Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (BVRS) and the Bureau of Blind and Visual Services (BBVS) is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure professional, on-demand Non-Emergency Business Transport Services. DLI is seeking qualified transportation suppliers with the relevant experience, background, licensure, certifications, and ability to provide the required business transportation services at competitive prices. Agency requirements must be met and in compliance with all local, state, and Federal laws and regulations. Employee(s)/passenger(s) may be blind, visually impaired, or have other disabilities which preclude their ability to drive themselves while traveling on Commonwealth business. Suppliers are sought for the 21 total BBVS and BVRS OVR District offices located throughout the Commonwealth. Generally, service will be expected from the assigned headquarters or OVR District office of the employee to a location for the performance of Commonwealth business. Exception would be at the start of work when the OVR employee's location is closer to the work destination than the home office. Drivers will be asked to drop off the employee at a location and return at the scheduled pick-up time to provide transportation service.Ambulatory transports would include movement of personnel with disabilities who are medically unable to safely operate a motor vehicle, may have the capacity to walk, and do not require the transport of a wheelchair or a motorized scooter.Non-Ambulatory transports would include movement of personnel with disabilities who are medically unable to safely operate a motor vehicle and require the assistance of a lift or other mechanical mechanism to ensure safe transport of the person and their wheelchair or motorized scooter. Transport vehicle(s) must be equipped with a wheelchair ramp and/or lift and tie-downs when requested by the individual. Any questions in reference to this IFB must be submitted individually and in writing via email by 2pm ET on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, to the L & I Central Procurement resource account - RA-li-OIT-BAS-Procur@pa.gov, with IFB 6100057835 - 12 OVR Non-Emergency Transport Services in the Subject Line. All questions and responses are considered an addendum to and part of this IFB. The Issuing Office shall not be bound by any verbal information, nor shall it be bound by any written information that is not either contained within the IFB or formally issued by the Issuing Office. The Issuing Office does not consider questions to be a protest of the solicitation.