V225--VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Ambulance Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Ambulance Services for the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System. The contracting office is located in Canandaigua, NY (14424).

• The primary service required is ambulance services.

• The Product Service Code (PSC) is V225.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621910.

• The award number is 36C24226D0052.

• The award amount was $1,758,650.00.

• The award date was May 1, 2026.

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• The awardee was CANANDAIGUA EMERGENCY SQUAD, INC, with UEI UJ5SKGNP3ZQ7.

• The contracting office address is VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System, 400 Fort Hill Ave., Canandaigua NY 14424.

• The point of contact is Lisa Harris, Contract Specialist, at Lisa.Harris4@va.gov.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment addresses questions from potential quoters regarding the solicitation.

• Vehicle Requirements: The amendment clarifies the number of vehicles needed. Previous contractors averaged 1-3 patient transports per day, typically moving patients from Canandaigua and Rochester to Buffalo and Syracuse VAMCs. The requirement is for up to three vehicles to be available at all times to support both scheduled and emergent transports.

• Closing Date: The closing date for this solicitation remains unchanged and is April 27, 2026, at 14:00 EST.

• Terms and Conditions: All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain the same.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for non-emergency ambulance transportation services for eligible Veterans at the Canandaigua, New York VA Medical Center and the Rochester, New York Outpatient Clinic (ROPC). The contractor will be required to provide vehicles, personnel, management, supplies, and equipment for Non-Emergent Stretcher Transports, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Life Support (ALS) services on an as-needed basis.

• Provision of Non-Emergent Stretcher Transports, BLS, and ALS ambulance services.

• Availability of services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Transport of miscellaneous items with the patient (e.g., luggage, medical records, medication).

• Contractor personnel must be courteous, professional, and meet specific qualifications (EMTs, drivers, etc.).

• Vehicles must meet all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and safety standards.

• Compliance with IT security, HIPAA, and bloodborne pathogen protocols.

• Utilization of VetRide Vendor Portal or VA-approved Transportation Software for trip requests and invoicing.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Date of Award through April 30, 2031.

• Place of Performance: Variable, within New York State, including Canandaigua VA Medical Center, Rochester ROPC, other VA Medical Centers, hospitals, CBOCs, non-VA medical facilities, community care facilities, and veteran residences.

• Offers are to be submitted electronically in two parts: Technical and Price Quote (B.3 Price Schedule) to Lisa.Harris4@va.gov.

• Offerors must include solicitation number, name, address, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation factors, completed representations/certifications, and a statement of agreement with terms.

• Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance, and price.

• Key deadlines: Questions due April 21, 2026, at 14:00 via email to Lisa.Harris4@va.gov. Offer due date is April 27, 2026, at 14:00 EDT.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 621910, Size Standard: $22.5 Million.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and VAAR clauses covering terms and conditions, ordering, limitations, requirements, contract administration, IT security, invoicing, performance standards, and more.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is included, detailing the scope and requirements of the services.

• A Price/Cost Schedule (B.3) outlines the pricing structure for various transport services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4161, Revision No. 32) for the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in the specified geographic area.

• Geographic Area: New York Counties of Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne.
• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and their minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, with specific rates for Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour) and Health & Welfare EO 13706 ($5.09/hour).
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), providing details on contractor obligations and minimum wage adjustments.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines standard vacation accrual based on years of service and lists eleven paid holidays.
• Footnotes: References specific footnotes for certain occupations (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers) that may have additional requirements or exclusions.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for contractors to request additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. It ensures compliance with federal labor laws by specifying the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under a covered contract in the specified region. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these minimums.