Battelle_as_the_operator_of_the_Pacific_Northwest_National_Laboratory.docx

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Battelle as the operator of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Contractor to provide Day to Day Management and Operations of the Guest House. The Guest House is a leased property, which is operated as a Washington State Licensed Transient Stay Facility by a Contractor on the behalf of Battelle.

Conveniently located on the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory campus, The Guest House at PNNL provides ~ 60 private, comfortable and affordable rooms. Directions to The Guest House. The Guest House is within easy walking distance of most PNNL research facilities. The Guest House is a non-smoking, gated complex that includes landscaped inner court yards and numerous amenities.

The Guest House offers visitors 30 dorm rooms and 30 studio queen rooms, all with a variety of amenities. All accommodations feature desks with full network computer access. For the dorm rooms cooking facilities are available in the shared common area. Studio rooms are equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. Each unit also features individual temperature controls, private bath and telephone.

Housekeeping and linen services are done weekly in the dorm rooms. In the studio queen rooms, a daily refresh of the room and breakfast items is provided Monday through Friday. A complete housekeeping is also provided once per week. The facility features on site coin-operated laundry as well as vending and ice machines. Eateries and cafeterias are conveniently located nearby.

The on-site Office Hours are Pacific Time Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Guest House now offers keyless entry. Arrival instructions are emailed the last business day before guests arrive and include room assignment and an access code that can be used for check-in any-time after hours. Guest House cliental is limited to PNNL and other government guests.

Contractor shall provide for:

· Management and Administration to include on-site office staff to address for Guest needs, check-in, check-out

· Monthly fire extinguisher inspections

· Preventative and corrective maintenance on fitness equipment

· Insurance and Transient Accommodation License

· Housekeeping Services, Linen and Laundry for Hotel and Dorm Rooms

· Procurement of hotel supplies/amenities, internet, in-room information, signage, Direct TV, etc.

· Monitoring and replacement of small appliances, and PNNL owned minor Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment as necessary

· Repair/Maintenance on locking hardware

· Liaison for reporting Safety / Security issues i.e., Prohibited Articles (Drugs, Fire Arms, Alcohol)

PNNL shall provide for:

· Room Rates for Hotel and Dorm rooms

· Guest House facility rent (base and service)

· PNNL internal Guest House web site maintenance, to include a link to the Contractor’s website for on-line reservations

· Maintenance of Ice Machine

· Lifecycle replacement on locking hardware

· Task order costs and fees (determined at time of request) for facility repair/modification.

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