RFQ - FINAL QUESTIONS - EEO MEDIATION SOLICITATION - 36C24925Q0107 ATTACHMENT 5.pdf
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- 36C24925Q0107-MEDIATIONTRAINING
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This is a Questions and Answers document for RFQ 36C24925Q0107 regarding EEO Mediation Training for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) VA Medical Center in Nashville. The solicitation opened on 1/19/2025 and closes on 1/23/2025 at 2pm CST, with no extensions permitted.
Key details from the Q&A include: The training venue must be within 50 miles of the TVHS VA Medical Center in Nashville; class size is 24 participants per session; the performance period is 01/27/2025-09/30/2025 with training to be conducted quarterly; vendors must include all costs (venue, equipment, meals, refreshments) in their total package price proposal; standard certification and training materials are acceptable; the agency will not be charged for participants who drop out; evaluation will be based solely on location and price with no secondary criteria; and participants will travel to the vendor-designated training site. The 5-day training sessions are meant to equip TVHS supervisors with conflict resolution skills to address employee issues at the lowest level and prevent frivolous EEO complaints.
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Blassingame, William
FINAL Questions Regarding Project EEO MEDIATION TRAINING – 36C24925Q0107
See below the final questions for submission regarding this Solicitation requirement for EEO TRAINING. This solicitation began of 1/19/2025 and will close on 1/23/2025 at 2pm CST. Based on the agency’s needs this requirement cannot be extended. Due to the questions submitted within the past 24 hours I have provided the answers to those questions submitted by vendors to assist you as final RFQ submissions are being developed for submission.
1. If the contractor is responsible for securing the venue, are there specific preferences for the location (e.g., proximity to TVHS facilities in Nashville, TN). Within 50 miles of the TVHS VA Medical Center Staff located at 310 24TH Avenue S. Nashville, TN 37212
2. Should venue‐related costs (e.g., rental, equipment) be included in the bid? Yes
3. Are there any required certification standards or accrediting organizations for the mediation training? Standard Certification
4. Can you confirm if 24 participants is the maximum or standard class size? 24 participants per session.
5. Should pricing include meals, refreshments, and incidentals for participants, or will these be handled by the government? Yes, All vendor costs must be included in proposals.
6. Should trainee handouts and workbooks be customized, or can standard materials suffice? Standard
7. Are there preferred dates for the 5‐day training within the performance period (01/27/2025–09/30/2025)?
Every Quarter
8. What are the contingency plans if participants drop out or are unable to complete the training? The Agency will
NOT be charged.
9. Beyond price and location, are there secondary evaluation criteria such as past performance or delivery methods? NO
10. Will the price be evaluated as a total package or broken down into individual cost items (e.g., per participant, materials, etc.)? Total Package
11. This training is for the TVHS VA Medical Center Staff located at 310 24TH Avenue S. Nashville, TN 37212, but the training site is the responsibility of the vendor. The attendees (24) will travel to the training site designated by the vendor.
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