If a solicitation states that evaluation of quotes will be inclusive of option years it means?

If a solicitation states that evaluation of quotes will be inclusive of option years, it means that the total cost of the contract will take into account not just the base year but also any additional years that the contract could be extended. This allows the evaluators to assess the overall value and financial implications of the proposal over its entire potential duration. As a result, bidders may need to consider their pricing strategy for both the base and option years when submitting their quotes.