Request for Information Response Dept Of Energy Request for Proposal 2024 09 20.pdf
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- 47PM094R0044
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the General Services Administration (GSA) on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE) for Dining Services at the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, D.C. The RFI seeks potential contractors to establish and operate food service facilities, including dispensing food, non-alcoholic beverages, and other authorized items.
The contract terms include a 5-year base period with two 5-year option periods, for a total of 15 years. The RFI provides details on the Pre-Bid Conference, proposal due date, and point of contact for questions. It also addresses various aspects of the required services, such as the potential for franchise brands, equipment, operating hours, and building access. The RFI indicates that GSA and DOE are open to a phased, conditions-based approach, and that all government-owned equipment and smallwares will be provided. Specific financial and operational details, such as current sales, staffing, and expenses, are not available in the RFI.
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Department of Energy – Forrestal Federal Building
47PM094R0044 – Request for Dining Services
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Request for Information – Offeror
# Question Response
1 Are DocuSign forms acceptable in our proposal?
Yes, in most instances, the Contracting Officer will send forms via DocuSign or Adobe for signature.
Is DOE open to other franchises than Dunkin Donuts and Subway? Do they want to continue with these brands?
The recommendation is for national brand to support 2 day parts of service, B&L at contractors’ discretion
3 Do the sales on page 9 include sales from Dunkin Donuts and Subway? Yes
4 Are you able to inform of the current number of employees or staff? Not available
5 Can you provide a list of current vendors? Not relevant
Will DOE be open to allotting money for slight décor changes in the dining area to create a more inviting ambiance?
Please refer to the SOW
Will the kitchen need to be fully operational by January6? For example, I noticed top floor kitchen area such as the drink station and coffee station was not in use as well as all of the warming stations
All service equipment is expected to be in working order
Is the whole facility generally open or is it only essential workers and if it’s essential workers, how many are in the building?
Please refer to the SOW
9 How many staff workers and managers were employed on the last contract?
This is determined by the vendor; NO staffing numbers are noted in the SOW
10 Will we have building access on the weekends for deep cleaning? Can be arranged
11 What are normal working hours for cafeteria staff members?
That is to be determined by the vendor based on the facility services hours
Is GSA and DOE comfortable with a conditions-based, phased approach? We would propose phases that we think are reasonable, but they would be subject to negotiation based on DOE’s requirements or factors we are not aware of.
Follow the guidance and requirement of the SOW
13 What is the current average daily building occupancy (by day of the week)? Occupancies are noted in the SOW
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14 How was the cafeteria patronage on page 8 estimated? Data provided by incumbent
15 Is all equipment on site in good working order? If not, which items? All equipment on site will be in working order
What are the largest operating expenses claimed by the previous operator of the cafeteria, and roughly how much did they incur annually?
This is proprietary information – Not available
17 How does GSA calculate net sales? GSA follows industry standards
We did not see any specific requirement for the snack bar. Is this intentional, or does the Department have preferences on type of operation here?
Snack bars are not a part of this solicitation
19 Please provide a detailed list of all government owned equipment. Please refer to the SOW/Attachments - Inventory
20 Please provide a detailed list of all government owned smallwares All equipment in the facility on the day of contract award is government owned see information within the SOW
21 Please provide either a current price and portion guide, or at least current menus This is proprietary information – Not available
We noticed 2 Farmers Fridge machines during on site tour. Who owns/operates these machines?
All vending machines are under the SLA program
23 Are the current suppliers employees under a Union CBA? Yes
25 Please clarify what Subway and Dunkin equipment will remain To be determined
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26 Will all equipment currently not working be repaired prior to opening?
Yes, at the discretion of the agency and as needed by the contract
27 Is the Contractor responsible for cleaning the tables in the outdoors seating area? If used by the contractors, yes.
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