Interested vendors must respond on time, and clearly show: (1) they can provide services within the catchment area with a facility available for use, (2) such services will be provided by a professional meeting the criteria required, (3) they can provide all services, including local services, as identified in Section B of the RFP, and (4) prices of such treatment shall be as low or lower than those charged the vendor’s most favored customer for comparable quantities under similar terms and conditions.

This agreement is for the time period beginning February 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024, with a provision for the Government to unilaterally extend the agreement for an additional two (2) years, at two (2) twelve (12) month intervals.

Proposals are due by Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Proposals shall be e-mailed to daniel_macke@moep.uscourts.gov. All e-mail submissions must reference in the subject line, the Solicitation number indicated in Section A, Block 1 of the Solicitation/Offer/Acceptance. Hard copies will not be accepted, unless otherwise noted. It is the responsibility of the vendor to confirm the government’s receipt of the proposal.

The RFP contains the full text of all applicable Government regulations, and all offerors are subject to the provisions contained in the RFP. In responding to the RFP, you should answer each item and supply all information requested.

Section “L” provides specific directions for potential vendors in completing the proposal. The offeror should fully read Section ”L” and follow the directions set forth. The minimum standards for the services listed are contained in the Clauses and Terms of Agreement. All proposals will be evaluated by the criterion explained in Section “M.” Note if you intend to subcontract any services, instructions are included in Section “L” the offeror should follow.

If you have any questions regarding the RFP, please submit your questions in writing no later than Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 12:00 p.m, via e-mail to daniel_macke@moep.uscourts.gov. You may NOT call with ANY questions regarding the RFP, regardless how minor the question. All responses will be returned via e-mail, as well as ALL questions and responses posted on the web site under “BPA Questions and Answers.” All responses will be posted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023; however, responses will be added as questions are received. Therefore, please check the web site occasionally while working on the RFP, and prior to submitting the RFP, for any clarification issues.

Proposals will be awarded on the basis of initial offers submitted, and each initial offer should contain your organization’s best terms from a cost and technical standpoint. There will be no additional opportunity to modify your proposal.

Please read the RFP carefully; do not rely on knowledge of previous RFPs, or knowledge or previous Federal procurement procedures. As a reminder, the vendor must have a site within the catchment area (unless otherwise indicated in the RFP), which will be evaluated during an on–site visit. Note: a catchment area may consist of multiple counties/zip codes, in which case the vendor must have a site within at least one of the counties/zip codes identified in that catchment area.

A vendor must be capable of providing all services identified in Section “B,” including local services identified at the end of Section C, and must have a site located within the geographic area identified in Section “B.” If the vendor is unable to provide a service identified in Section B, and does not identify/subcontract with someone to provide the service, the vendor will be technically unacceptable.

The estimated monthly quantity listed in Section “B” of the RFP is the estimate of the services to be provided during the terms of this agreement. It is only an estimate.

BPA-Questions-and-Answers.pdf

BPA-Questions-and-Answers.pdf