V -- TRANSIT BENEFIT PROGRAM

Notice Date

February 27, 2001

Contracting Office

US Environmental Protection Agency, Region III Contracts Branch (3PM10), 1650 Arch Street, Phildelphia, PA 19103-2029

ZIP Code

19103-2029

Solicitation Number

PR-R3-01-10145

Response Due

March 12, 2001

Point of Contact

Alexandra Rajkowski (215) 814-5308

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the contract specialist via (rajkowski.alexandra@epa.gov)

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III, in Philadelphia, PA has a policy aimed at improving air quality and reducing traffic congestion by offering employees incentives to commute to and from work using public transportation. The Federal Employees Clean Air Incentives Act, 5 U.S.C. 7905, allows agencies to establish programs which would encourage employees to use mass transit to commute to and from work. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC.) DVRPC was established as Interstate Compact between New Jersey and Pennsylvania in order to facilitate planning and transit issues between the states. The Commuter Benefit Program is the name of the transit voucher system which was established to simplify employer/employee transit subsidy programs and promote pollution reduction and energy savings. Therefore, to meet its objectives, EPA anticipates sole-source negotiations with DVRPC in accordance with FAR 13.5 and FAR 6.302.1 -- Only one responsible source and no thoer supplies or services will satisfy the Agency's requirement. To meet the objectives of the Federal Employees Clean Air Incentive Act EPA, Region III, anticipates a five (5) year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for transit checks which are usable on Septa, NJ Transit, Patco, DART/DAST, Amtrak, PAT, CAT, BARTA, as well as approved and authorized vanpools. Contract line items will consist of varying denominations of transit checks. The checks must have a preprinted amount, security features, and be usable on the above listed transit systems. Delivery is expected to be a minimum of two weeks after receipt of delivery order. The proposed contract action is being done under FAR 13, Commercial Test Program. Quotations must be in writing or submitted electronically via fax to (215) 814-5211. Quotations are due no later than March 12, 2001, 3:00 PM, Eastern Time to the EPA Region III Reception area on the first floor at 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. Quotations must be to the attention of Alexandra Rajkowski (3PM10). If more information is required on the request for quotation please contact Alexandra Rajkowski at (215) 814-5308. See Note 22. Anticipated award date will be on or about March 14,2001.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010301/VSOL002.HTM (W-058 SN50E7K1)