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QUESTIONS AND RESPONSE

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Solicitation - Comments, Questions and Answers

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Industry Questions

Government Response

What are the estimated daily ridership and maximum
number of passengers needing transportation at one
time?

The maximum number of passengers
needing transportation at one time is
approximately ten (10).

Are there required departure intervals or maximum
passenger wait times?

Departure intervals and passenger wait
times are not required.

How will drivers identify authorized OPLA employees
and visitors?

Drivers will be able to request
appropriate identification from
employees to ensure authorization for
travel.

Will the Government provide overnight parking for the
contractor’s vehicle(s)?

No, the government will not provide
overnight parking for the contractor’s
vehicles.

Do cover pages and tables of contents count toward the
10-page technical approach limit?

No

Please confirm whether exclusive use begins at 4:30
p.m., when pickups start, or at 4:45 p.m., as stated in Section 4 of the SOW.

Exclusive use begins at 4:30 pm. Section
4 has been changed to match Section 2.

The SOW excludes service on 11 holidays, while the
wage determination lists 12 paid holidays, including
Good Friday. Will shuttle service be required on Good
Friday?

Only 11 federal holidays are observed
for the Newark office. Good Friday is
not applicable.

SOW page 1, Scope of Work item 1, calls for “an
8–10 passenger capacity van or vehicle.” Is a
shuttle with 14 passenger seats plus a separate
driver seat acceptable, or must the vehicle's
passenger capacity stay within 8–10?

8-10 passengers are only required for
this service. If the vendor chooses to use
a larger capacity vehicle, the
Government will not cover any
additional costs.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSE

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Would OPLA be open to considering a fully
autonomous, driverless vehicle as an alternative to
a traditional driver-operated van for transporting
employees between 970 Broad Street, the train
stations, and nearby parking lots?

No

May a contractor perform this requirement as the smallbusiness prime contractor using a qualified local smallbusiness transportation subcontractor for the actual passenger transport services?

Yes, prime contractor shall adhere to
RFO Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on
Subcontracting.

If technical capability, fleet qualifications, driver