SOLICITATION NOTICE
K -- Handicap Adaptive Equipment
- Notice Date
- 4/25/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Attn: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center, Contracting Officer, 1 VA Center, Togus, Maine 04330
- ZIP Code
- 04330
- Solicitation Number
- 00241-05-00044
- Response Due
- 6/1/2005
- Archive Date
- 7/1/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Contractor is to furnish all labor, parts, and travel necessary to provide handicap adaptive vehicle conversions, vehicle lift systems and home lift systems to veterans approved for such services by the VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center., Augusta, ME 04330. Work will be completed within the geographic boundaries of the State of Maine, either at the contractors facility or the veteran?s home. 1. Contractor shall install wheelchair lifts on vehicles owned by veterans. These vehicles will be of different makes and models. The contractor will be responsible for providing and installing the correct lifts for the different vehicle models. All lifts will be provided and installed at contractors premises. Work may include but not limited to installing van lifts, tie downs, lowering the floor, raising the roof, installing backup battery systems, extending the doors, electric door openers, removal and relocation of gas tanks and possible other operational equipment. The contractor will complete the work in a timely manner and will notify the veteran when the work is completed. The contractor shall furnish a schedule for maintenance to the veteran upon completion of the installation of the devices. In the event that any damage is caused to the veteran?s vehicle, it will be the sole responsibility of the contractor to resolve the issue. The contractor will follow all National Highway Traffic Safety administration (NHTSA) regulations. 2. Contractor shall perform vehicle conversions on vehicles owned by veterans. These vehicles will be of different makes and models. The contractor will be responsible for any conversions necessary to convert a vehicle to handicap accessible. These conversions may include lowering the floor, raising the roof, modifying operational equipment such as gas and brake pedals. Providing and install the correct adaptive equipment for the different vehicle models. All work will be provided and installed at contractors premises. The contractor will complete the work in a timely manner and will notify the veteran when the work is completed. The contractor shall furnish a schedule for maintenance to the veteran upon completion of the installation of the devices. In the event that any damage is caused to the veteran?s vehicle, it will be the sole responsibility of the contractor to resolve the issue. The contractor will follow all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations. 3. Contractor will perform all work at the veteran?s home. The contractor is responsible for evaluating the home and installing the type of equipment necessary. The equipment may include a stair glide, platform lift or elevator type platform lift. The contractor will only enter and work in the veteran?s home between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday unless other arrangements are agreed to by the veteran prior to commencement of work. All components used for the installation of such equipment will meet all ADA codes of the State of Maine and Federal laws. The veteran will have all necessary site work completed prior to the installation of the lift device. The contractor shall furnish a schedule for maintenance to the veteran upon completion of the installation of the devices. : The government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract without further discussions with offerors. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror?s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. However, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The government intends to award multiple awards under this solicitation. Awards will be based upon geographical location, price related factors, past performance and technical factors. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are equal to price. Government-Wide Numbered Note 1 applies to this solicitation.
- Web Link
-
RFQ 00241-05-00044
(http://www.bos.oamm.va.gov/solicitation?number=00241-05-00044)
- Record
- SN00795061-W 20050427/050425211740 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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