Transportation services

Procurement Announcement: Heavy Transportation Trucks and Drivers for January Operations

The U.S. Embassy in Bern is seeking a qualified vendor to provide heavy transportation trucks and drivers for operations between Zurich Airport and Davos, Switzerland during the month of January.

Requirements:

1. Trucks and Drivers:
   
   
   
   
   • Trucks must have hard sides and roller beds capable of accommodating L463 pallets.
   
   
   • Drivers must be licensed to drive in Switzerland.
   
   
   • Vehicles must be approved to operate on airport grounds and tarmac for aircraft loading.
   
   
   
   


2. Warehouse Facility:
   
   
   
   • The vendor must have a warehouse facility located within one kilometer of Zurich Airport.
   
   
   • The facility must provide:
     
     
     
     • 24-hour access.
     
     
     • Restrooms for personnel.
     
     
     • Equipment to load and weigh L463 pallets.
     
     
     • A covered and weather-protected area for palletization of equipment for aircraft loading.
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


3. Forklift Capability:
   
   
   
   • The vendor must provide a forklift with a capacity of 5 tons or greater to:
     
     
     
     • Unload pallets at Zurich Airport and Davos.
     
     
     • Reload pallets in Davos and at Zurich Airport.
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


4. Transportation Conditions:
   
   
   
   • Trucks and trailers must be equipped for driving in snow conditions on mountain roads.
   
   
   • A government representative will be required to ride in the cab of the truck during transport.
   
   
   
   


5. Vehicle Rental Option:
   
   
   
   • The vendor must be able to provide vehicles for rent without drivers to be based in Davos during this time, if required.
   
   
   
   

Scope of Work:

• Pickup of equipment at Zurich Airport.


• Delivery to Davos, Switzerland.


• Return pickup in Davos and delivery back to Zurich Airport.

Interested vendors must meet all requirements and provide proof of licensing, facility capabilities (including restroom availability), and vehicle rental options.

Submission Details:

Please submit your proposal, including pricing and proof of qualifications, to BernContracting@state.gov. For any questions, contact BernContracting@state.gov.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the U.S. Embassy Bern’s operations.