Bureau of the Census, National Processing Center, 1201 East Tenth Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47132

W -- LEASE OF A 20 TO 24 PASSENGER SHUTTLE BUS (WITHOUT DRIVER) SOL 51-SO-BC-0-00004 DUE 111999 POC Mary Jean Fugate, Contract Specialist, Telephone 812-218-3351, Facsimile 812-218-3937, E-Mail mary.jean.fugate@ccmail.census.gov E-MAIL: Mary Jean Fugate, Contract Specialist, mary.jean.fugate@ccmail.census.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. Solicitation Number 51-SO-BC-0-00004 is issued as a Request For Quotation. A solicitation package may be requested by telephone, facsimile or by cc:mail. Requests must state solicitation number, name of Government contact person, contractor's name, street address, city and state, and telephone number. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. This requirement is for the lease of one 20 to 24 passenger shuttle bus (without driver). The shuttle bus will be used primarily to provide employee transportation to and from the parking lots and various buildings at scheduled stops within and around the Jeffersonville Federal Center located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 7359. The initial contract period will begin approximately January 1, 2000 (or date of award, whichever comes last) and will end September 30, 2000 with provisions for an option to extend the contract for up to one additional 9-month period. The total estimated length of this lease could potentially be through June 30, 2001. All transportation and delivery charges will be paid by the supplier. The vehicle will be delivered to: Bureau of the Census, 1201 E. 10th Street, Jeffersonville, In. 47132. Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest total cost. Offers are due no later than close of business November 19, 1999. Posted 11/05/99 (W-SN398633). (0309)

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