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Enhanced Driving, Ancillary Support, and Facility Services for OVR and State Police in Pennsylvania

This opportunity seeks qualified small businesses to provide enhanced driving and ancillary support services for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), primarily serving Allegheny County and surrounding areas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (BVRS), Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS), Pittsburgh District Office - Additional buyers include the Pennsylvania State Police (Mercer Station) and the Department of General Services (Capitol Police Security Administration) for related services - Products/Services Requested: - Ambulatory Transport Services: For personnel with disabilities who can walk but cannot drive - Non-Ambulatory Transport Services: For personnel requiring wheelchair or scooter transport; vehicles must have ramps/lifts and tie-downs - Ancillary Services: Includes scribe work, reading, sighted guide, safety surveys, and document assistance - Photo Identification and Access Badge Issuance: For contracted personnel working in secured government facilities - Snow Removal and Deicing Services: For Pennsylvania State Police Mercer Station, including plowing, sidewalk clearing, and deicing materials (granular and bagged) - Quantities and Line Items: - Snow removal and deicing: Multiple line items for two fiscal years, including 15,000 bags of deicing material in FY19 - Transport and ancillary services: Quantities not specified; pricing is hourly with minimum daily reimbursement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract is strictly reserved for Pennsylvania-certified small businesses - Vehicles for non-ambulatory transport must be wheelchair accessible - Drivers must pass background checks, provide a three-year driving history, and comply with appearance standards - Service level agreements enforce timeliness and quality - Badging and security clearance required for access to Capitol Complex and secured premises - Proof of site visit required for snow removal bids - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; open to qualified small businesses - Geographic Scope: - Services cover Allegheny County and surrounding counties (Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington, Westmoreland) - Key locations include Pittsburgh BBVS and BVRS District Offices, Pennsylvania Capitol Complex, and Mercer Station

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to procure Non-Emergency Transport Services specifically for Allegheny County. The services include transporting employees/passengers who may be blind, visually impaired, or have other disabilities that prevent them from driving themselves while on Commonwealth business. The contract is reserved for DGS Small Businesses, requiring bidders to attach their Small Business Certificate. The scope includes both ambulatory and non-ambulatory transports, with vehicles equipped for wheelchair access when needed.

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