Patient Transport Services   3

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking patient transport services to support the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System in South Dakota. The purpose of this requirement is to provide transport services for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SF) located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The service provided shall be performed in such a manner as to assure the safety and welfare of patients, visitors, and staff.

Work Details
The Contractor shall provide all vehicles, personnel, management, transportation, materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform contract services as defined and specified herein. Services provided under this contract shall strictly adhere to all current laws and regulations applicable to the State of South Dakota and the City of Sioux Falls unless supplemented to exceed those requirements as specified herein.
Contractor will comply with U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission required insurance liability coverage for out-of-state trips (Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, etc.). Transportation is required for non-ambulatory patients who are usually wheelchair-bound and require wheelchair van transport.

Period of Performance
This will be a single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a period of performance of Base Year + 4 Option Years.

Place of Performance
The geographic locations where the services will be performed include various counties and zip codes in South Dakota.