PERL Shuttle Service to Ford Island

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Solicitation Number 140P8226Q0001. The National Park Service (NPS) is procuring shuttle services for visitors and staff. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Service: Baseline shuttle service between various locations including the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, Ford Island, USS Utah Memorial, and USS Oklahoma Memorial.

• Frequency: One round trip per day, three days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays).

• Scope: The contractor shall provide all labor, drivers, supervision, vehicles, maintenance, insurance, fuel, equipment, safety measures, and administrative support.

• Scenarios: Offerors must propose pricing for multiple scenarios: Baseline (one trip/day), Potential Modification (two trips/day), Potential Modification (unlimited trips/day), and Special Events (unlimited trips/day on designated holidays/occasions).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated start date on or before June 1, 2026. The base year is from 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2031. Option years are also included.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is requested for evaluation.

• Quote Due Date: March 11, 2026, by 11:59 P.M. HT.

• Submission Method: Written quotes must be emailed to Christine Tapp (Christine_Tapp@nps.gov).

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The evaluation process will use FAR 13.106-2(b)(4)(i) and/or (ii), considering price, technical factors, and past performance.

• Questions/RFIs: Due by February 23, 2026, 12:00 P.M. HT, emailed to Christine Tapp.

• Site Visit: Available upon request, RSVP by February 23, 2026.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• SAM.gov Registration: An active SAM.gov registration is required at the time of quote submission and to be considered for award.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• Pricing for different scenarios is for evaluation purposes and may not be awarded.

• The contract will be awarded as a Purchase Order or multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreements.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish a permanent, NPS-managed transportation service providing authorized public access to the USS Utah and USS Oklahoma Memorials on Ford Island.

• Furnish all labor, drivers, supervision, management, dispatch, vehicles (including back-up), maintenance, insurance, fuel, safety measures, and administrative support for safe, reliable, and on-time shuttle transportation.

• Operate ADA-compliant, 44-passenger shuttles.

• Transport visitors and NPS staff between the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center (PHVC), Ford Island, USS Utah Memorial, and USS Oklahoma Memorial.

• Operate on NPS/Navy-approved routes only.

• Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Department of Defense access requirements, and NPS directives.

• Maintain a contingency plan for back-up vehicles and drivers.

• On-time departures: ≥95%

• Trip completion: 100%

• Qualified drivers: 100%

• Vehicle readiness/backup availability: 100%

• Safety compliance: 100%

• Daily reports submitted: ≥95%

• Contract Term: Anticipated start June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031 (Base Year + Four Option Years).

• Place of Performance: Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

• Shuttle service operates three days per week (Mon, Wed, Fri) between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. HST, subject to change with 30-day notice.

• NPS may adjust days or timing of runs operationally without contract modification.

• Temporary adjustments for special events are possible with advance notice.

• Permanent changes to service level require 30 days' written notice and contract modification.

• Drivers must possess a valid Hawaiʻi driver's license for 44-passenger vehicles, have at least 1 year of passenger bus experience, no DUI/reckless driving/criminal convictions in the past 5 years, and comply with FMCSR requirements.

• Contractor must conduct background checks and review references.

• Vehicles and drivers must comply with Navy security inspections and access requirements (DBIDS).

• Contractor shall not communicate directly with the Navy unless authorized by NPS.

• Immediate notification to NPS of any delay or disruption is required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule for the PERL Shuttle Transportation Services. Bidders must use this to propose pricing for various service scenarios.

• Service Description: Transportation of passengers between Pearl Harbor Visitor Center (PHVC) and the USS Utah and USS Oklahoma Memorials.
• Contractor & Solicitation Number: Fields to be filled in by the contractor and referencing the solicitation.
• Service Scenarios:
  • Scenario One (Baseline): One round trip per day, three days per week.
  • Scenario Two (Potential Modification): Two round trips per day, three days per week.
  • Scenario Three (Potential Modification): Unlimited number of trips per day (within 7:00 am to 5:00 pm HST), three days per week.
  • Special Events: Unlimited trips per day for designated holidays/special occasions, charged on a per-day basis.
• Pricing Structure: Bidders must propose pricing for all scenarios. Pricing for modification scenarios is for evaluation and may not be awarded. The government reserves the right to use any pricing structure.
• Contract Period: Pricing is requested for Base Year and four Option Years.
• Quantity: Estimated number of service days per year is provided for calculation.

This price schedule is critical for bidders to understand the potential costs associated with providing shuttle services under different operational demands. It requires detailed pricing for baseline, modified, and special event services, directly impacting proposal development and cost evaluation.