Shuttle Bus Rentals

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks bus transportation and drivers for the America 250th Freedom Fest at Columbus AFB. The service is required for July 4, 2026.

• Provision of bus transportation and drivers.

• Service to be provided on July 4, 2026.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Product Service Code: V222.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS): 485510.

• Size Standard: USD 19,000,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Evaluation factors: Price and Technical Acceptance (combined are equal to price).

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to electronic submission of payment requests (WAWF), service contract labor standards, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment.

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

To provide bus transportation and drivers for the America 250th Freedom Fest event.

• Provide bus rentals and drivers for shuttling visitors.

• Contractor is responsible for all materials, equipment, management, coordination, labor, and transportation.

• Shuttling will occur from designated pick-up points to drop-off points.

• Place: Walker Center (Building 1030), Columbus Air Force Base, MS 39710.

• Period: July 4, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM (1200L-2300L).

• Supply a driver with each shuttle bus.

• Drivers are to arrive at 12:00 PM (1200L) at Columbus AFB SAC Ramp for instructions.

• Five (5) buses are required, each with a minimum capacity of 44 passengers.

• Bus drivers will require base access and are subject to vehicle inspections.

• Drivers will wait at pick-up or drop-off points when not actively shuttling.

• All coordination is to be accomplished with the Government Technical Representative.

• Contact information for multiple representatives is provided, including names, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in specific geographic areas. For this particular determination, the area is "Mississippi Counties of Alcorn, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Lowndes, Monroe, Oktibbeha, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Union, Webster."

• Occupational Listings: The document lists numerous occupations categorized by general areas (e.g., Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations, Automotive Service Occupations, Health Occupations, Information Technology Occupations, etc.).
• Wage Rates: Each listed occupation has a corresponding minimum hourly wage rate.
• Fringe Benefits: The document indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing." Specific fringe benefits (Health & Welfare) are detailed at the end of the document, with different rates applicable based on Executive Orders (EO 13706 and EO 13658).
• Executive Orders: Notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors) are included, outlining contractor obligations and minimum wage requirements for 2025.
• Conformance Process: Instructions are provided for contractors needing to classify and determine wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed the rates specified in this wage determination for all covered employees. Failure to comply can lead to penalties. The rates provided will directly impact the cost proposal and overall competitiveness of a bid.