Allegheny OVR Enhanced Driving/Anc Svcs
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 6100066394
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Laura Davila Reyes ldavilarey@pa.gov (717) 783-0326
Opportunity details come from emarketplace.state.pa.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, on behalf of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), is soliciting bids for non-emergency transportation services in Allegheny County under IFB 6100061271 (supplement), with bids due August 17, 2026. This procurement is reserved exclusively for Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) certified small businesses — bidders must attach a valid Small Business Certificate to be deemed eligible.
The scope covers ambulatory and non-ambulatory transportation services for OVR employees and passengers who are blind, visually impaired, or have disabilities precluding safe vehicle operation while conducting Commonwealth business. Services originate from the Pittsburgh BVRS/BBVS OVR District office or the employee's residence (whichever is closer) to work destinations within Allegheny County. Ambulatory transport accommodates individuals capable of walking; non-ambulatory transport includes wheelchair or motorized-scooter accommodation via lift-equipped vehicles. Bidders must specify service types offered (ambulatory, non-ambulatory, or both), provide driver names and cellular contact information, and indicate any languages spoken by drivers beyond English.
Fixed hourly rates are $45.00 for ambulatory active transport and $57.50 for non-ambulatory active transport — rates are not subject to modification by bidders. Mileage reimbursement follows the GSA rate of $0.655 per mile; wait time is billed at $45.00 per hour. Bidders receive a minimum guarantee of two hours per day for local trips with no wait time or overnight travel (one hour for initial pick-up, one hour for end-of-day transport); single-trip days receive one-hour minimum compensation. The initial contract term is three years, renewable for up to two additional one-year terms at the Commonwealth's discretion.
Mandatory requirements include current vehicle insurance with minimum limits of $100,000 per person and $300,000 aggregate; three-year driving histories for all transport staff; GPS capability; current vehicle inspection stickers; annual Criminal History Record Information Act background checks; and Commonwealth contractor photo identification. For ancillary services beyond driving, bidders must provide additional liability insurance of $500,000 per person and $2,000,000 per occurrence. All contractor personnel must complete OVR confidentiality agreements (OVR-142) and obtain Capitol Police Security Administration photo identification.
Service levels require 95 percent timeliness and 95 percent appearance rates. Penalties of 5 percent of invoiced amounts apply for late trips and no-shows. There is no guaranteed work assignment upon contract award; work is performed only upon issuance of a purchase order. Bidders must complete mandatory certifications including Worker Protection and Investment (EO 2021-06), Iran Free Procurement, Domestic Workforce Utilization, and Lobbying Certification forms, all submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal.
Opportunity text
This is a supplement solicitation to Invitation to bid (IFB) 6100061271 Terms and conditions of contracts awarded under IFB 6100061271 apply.This is a Bid for the OVR Allegheny Enhanced Driving and Ancillary Services. This IFB is strictly for Allegheny County Area only. Services will be expected to originate from the Pittsburgh BVRS/BBVS OVR District office of the employee to a location for the performance of Commonwealth business. This procurement is being reserved for DGS Small Businesses. Bidders must attach their Small Business Certificate to their procurement to be deemed eligible.Bidders who are interested in participating in this program may find more information about the Small Business Contracting program and how to self-certify at www.dgs.pa.gov/bdisbo.The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), on behalf of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) in order to procure Non-Emergency Transport Services. Services are required, for the purposes of this bid, for Allegheny County ONLY. 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. 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. This IFB is comprised of the following documents, those with an asterisk (*) should be submitted with your bid response along with required documents outlined in the SOW.1. Enhanced Driving and Ancillary Services Statement of Work (SOW)2. Terms and Conditions3. Attachment A - Price Rate Sheet*4. Attachment B - OVR Contractor Personnel Confidentiality Form - OVR-142*5. Attachment C - Capitol Police Security Admin Photo Identification and Access Badges6. Attachment D - Cellular Phone Contact Information*7. Attachment E - Expense Calculation Log*8. BOP-1307 Lobbying Certification Form*9. BOP-2201 2201 EO 2021-06 Worker Protection Form*10. BOP-1301_Domestic Workforce Utilization Certification_Services*11. Iran Free Procurement Certification Form*12. Trade Secret_Confidential Property Info Notice**Vehicle Insurance and Liability Insurance*Background Check*3-year driving history*Copy of Roadside AssistanceAny questions in reference to this IFB must be submitted individually and in writing via email by 4pm ET on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, to the L & I Central Procurement resource account - RA-li-OIT-BAS-Procur@pa.gov, with IFB 6100066394 - Allegheny OVR Enhanced Driving and Ancillary 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.
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