Federal Bureau of Prisons, P.O. Box 9999, East Arkona Road, Milan, MI 48160

V -- PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR RELEASED INMATES SOL 117-0568 DUE 092499 POC Barbara A. Eschels, (734)439-3608 fax, email beschels@bop.gov This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II)The solicitation number is 117-0568 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation. (III)The soliciations document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-13. (IV)The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 4111. The size standard is $5.0 million. (V)Item 1: Provide transportation to released inmates housed at the Federal Correctional Institution, Milan Michigan to (a)the bus station, Ann Arbor, Michigan or (b) the student union, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. 310 sessions per fiscal year. A session consists of a two (2) hour period. (VI)Services will be provided between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. est. Receiving & Discharge staff shall contact the vendor 24 hours in advance of service requested. The vendor shall provide reliable transportation for the service. The vendor shall check in with the front lobby officer, who will notify receiving & discharge staff. The vendor shall provide copies of current certificate of insurance for the vehicles and current valid chauffer's license for all the drivers. The vendor will come into contact with convicted felons and will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times. The contractor will report any infractions of the rules and regulations to the receiving & discharge staff immediately. The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution for safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. All contract staff shall attend an orientation program prior to assuming the duties. Reimbursement is authorized for time spent in orientation classes or other security related training. Reimbursement will be the contract rate prorated hourly. (VII)Dates & times of service will vary, contractor will be notified 24 hours in advance of service. (VIII)Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (IX)Award will be made to the lowest, responsible bidder. (X)Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations & Certifications -- Commercial Items, with the offer. (XI)Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (XII)Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commcerial Items, applies to this acquisition. (XIII)N/A (XIV)N/A (XV)N/A (XVI)Offers are due 24 September 1999, 2:00 p.m. EST. (XVII)Contact Barbara A. Eschels by fax (734)439-3608 or e-mail beschels@bop.gov. No phone requests will be accepted.***** Posted 08/23/99 (W-SN370931). (0235)

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