V -- AMBULANCE AND WHEELCHAIR VAN SERVICES

Notice Date

January 31, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical and Regional Office Center, A&M Service, 1 VA Center, Togus, Maine 04330

ZIP Code

04330

Solicitation Number

IFB NO. 402-1-01

Response Due

March 22, 2001

Point of Contact

Michael LeClair, Tel. Phone No. (207) 623-5706

Description

Provide Ambulance services consisting of Basic Life Support (BSL) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), along with Wheelchair Van Services to beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical and Regional Office Center, Togus, Maine. Ambulance and Wheelchair Van services will be provided to and from this facility for all locations in Maine as well as Ambulance runs to VA Medical Centers in Massachussetts. Ambulance and Wheelchair Van services are to be provided 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, including holidays. Prospective bidders must be able to provide subject services within 45-60 minutes of being notified. The contract period will be from 4/1/01 through 9/30/01 with four one year renewal options. All Ambulances and Wheelchair Vans shall adhere to standards set forth by the Maine Emergency Medical Services governing certification and licensing of private Ambulances and Wheelchair Vans in the State of Maine. Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) shall be licensed by the Maine Emergency Medical Services for the State of Maine. North American Industry Classificaiton System (NAICS) Code is 621910 and the size standard is $5.0 million average annual receipt for the past three years. This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business Concerns only. Copies of the solicitation will be available on or about 2/7/01. Prospective bidders may request a copy of the solicitation by writing to the Contracting Officer (BSL1), Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical and Regional Office Center, Togus, Maine 04330. Fax requests will be accepted, fax number is (207) 623-5762. Bid opening will be 3/22/01 at 10:00 a.m. (local time), in Bldg. 206, 2nd floor, Room 216 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical and Regional Office Center, Togus, Maine. All bids must be time and date stamped prior to the 10:00 a.m. bid opening.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010202/VSOL002.HTM (W-031 SN50C3N3)