Allegheny OVR Enhanced Driving/Anc Svcs
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 6100066394-1
- 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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, is requesting bids on non-emergency transportation services for OVR employees and passengers with disabilities in Allegheny County under a supplement to IFB 6100061271, with bids due October 5, 2026. This procurement is reserved exclusively for DGS Small Businesses—bidders must attach a valid Small Business Certificate to be deemed eligible.
Services include ambulatory transport for personnel medically unable to operate a motor vehicle but capable of walking, and non-ambulatory transport for those requiring wheelchair or motorized scooter accommodation. Services originate from the Pittsburgh BVRS/BBVS OVR District office to locations where Commonwealth business is conducted, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, with potential extension for business needs and overnight stays as approved by the District Office. Drivers must maintain a current state-issued driver's license, valid vehicle registration and inspection, current insurance with emergency roadside assistance, three-year clean driving history, GPS capability, appropriate vehicle specifications, criminal background clearance, Commonwealth contractor badging, and PA Child Abuse History Certification when serving school-aged minors. Personnel must execute a confidentiality agreement (form OVR-142) prohibiting disclosure of all information concerning OVR clients and employees.
Fixed pricing (non-negotiable) is $45 per hour for ambulatory transport and $57.50 per hour for non-ambulatory transport at Allegheny County urban rates. Contractors are guaranteed minimum reimbursement of two hours per day for local trips or one hour for single-trip days, plus actual service hours, GSA mileage rate, wait times up to 90 minutes when pre-approved, parking, tolls, and meals for overnight assignments per Commonwealth travel policy. The initial contract term is three years with renewal options for up to two additional one-year terms.
Required insurance includes $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 vehicle liability and $500,000/$2,000,000 ancillary services liability. Performance standards mandate 95% on-time arrival and 95% appearance rates; liquidated damages of 5% apply per late trip or monthly invoice for no-shows. Contractors must submit required certifications including Worker Protection and Investment Certification, Iran Free Procurement Certification, Lobbying Certification, Domestic Workforce Utilization Certification, and Trade Secret/Confidential Information declarations. Payment is made via ACH within thirty days of receipt of proper invoices.
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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