AOCSSB23R0060_Question and Answers.pdf

RFP no. AOCSSB23R0060 Dirksen Senate Ground Level Food Service

RFP Questions and Answers

# RFP Document RFP Page Number RFP Section RFP Paragraph RFP Question Government's Response

Question Resulted in RFP Change (Y/N)

1 Section L Pg. 5 L.3.1.3 Corporate Capabilities

AOC will complete renovation to kitchen, service, and seating areas to meet FDA food service requirements needed and the awarded Contractor's concept of operations for its proposed food operations. AOC will work in collaboration with the contractor to ensure all aspects of the facility operations are code compliant before soft opening.

On AOC conceptual drawing, is complete coffee station will be built by AOC?

The drawing represents the concepted space. The full tone areas of the drawing must be included in your concept. The half tone space is an AOC‐approved concept. It is expected the Awardee will submit a conceptual design with part of their proposal. Final concept will be in collaboration with the AOC and the Awardee.

Upon approval of the final design, the AOC will build and fit out the space using government funds. All aesthetic elements and smallwares are the responsiblity of the Awardee. N

2 Section L Pg. 8 L.3.2.3 Financial Schedules Completed Can AOC provide a detailed monthly sales for calendar years 2017‐2019?

Sales numbers are approximate:

2017: $1M 2018: $900K 2019: $930K N

3 Section L Pg. 3 L.3.1.2.1 5

It is refrenced in Section B.3, Period of Performance that services are anticipated to commence December 31, 2025.

Is the expectation from the AOC that we honor the prices we will provide in the Price and Portion guide based on 2023 market rates or will be be given the ablitly to adjust pricing prior to December 31, 2025?

The Awardee will utilize the BLS.gov, CPI index, Food Away from Home, to adjust pricing for 12‐month period in 2024 and then again in 2025 to commence operations. See Section B.8, Price Adjustment. N

4 J.12 Pg. 2 Service Contract Act 1

With the majority of the food service workers already being part of collective barganing agreement under Unite Here Local 23 at the Senate and the House, would this location also fall under that same agreement?

No. All offers shall comply with Attachment J.8, SCLS Wage Determination. N

5 Section C Pg. 1 C.1.1 3

If awarded this business, are there other opportunities for more business within the US Senate?

No other opportunities are available at the U.S. Senate at this time. N

6 Section C Pg. 1 C.1.2 1

Given that there are multiple food service contractors on site, how is the AOC planning to accommodate loading dock accessebility? Will the awarded offerer have to go through the current food service providers kitchen space?

A freight elevator is available on the loading dock for access to the Dirksen ground floor space. Use of the elevator will eliminate the need to enter current food service provider kitchen space. Y

7 J.6 Pg. 1 1 N/A

Is there additional space for storage available to support this location, other that what is shown on the diagram?

All available space that can be utilized is identified in the AOC's concept drawing. N

8 N/A N/A N/A N/A Who was the incumbent for this project and what was the last award amount?

Restaurant Associates, LLC. The contract was issued as a concessions contract. There was no award amount. N

Section C:

Statement of Work 2 & 3

Table 1: Operating hours last (p.2) and first (p.3)

Are the hours of operation the same for each location?

There is only one location being awarded under this contract. N

10 N/A N/A N/A N/A Can we have revenues of the location pre‐covid and before it shut down?

Sales numbers are approximate:

2017: $1M 2018: $900K 2019: $930K N

Dirksen Senate Ground Level Food Service

RFP Questions and Answers

# RFP Document RFP Page Number RFP Section RFP Paragraph RFP Question Government's Response

Question Resulted in RFP Change (Y/N)

11 N/A N/A N/A N/A Does the micro market get part of the dining space?

When does the micro market come up for bid?

The dining space is a public seating space open to visitors and staff. The micro market is projected to be recompeted in 2031. Y

12 N/A N/A N/A N/A What is the contract length of the main café, coffee shop and Cups? And when will they be up for bid?

The main café and coffee shop is expected to be recompeted in 2031. Cups & Co. is projected to be recompeted in 2027. N

13 N/A N/A N/A N/A Is the catering exclusive to the main café? Catering is not included in this contract. N

14 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Because we were not allowed to take pictures of the space, would you please take some pictures of the space to share? No. The drawing represents the concepted space. N

Pre‐Proposal Conference and Site Visit

Question and Answers

# Question Government's Response 1 Will there be a union w/ this contract? There is no union associated with this contract at this time.

2 Are you/we subject to D.C Health Inspections, regulations, and permits?

No. AOC facilities are regulated, inspected, and permitted by the AOC Office of the Attending Physicians.

3 Are we required to get a Washington, D.C. Business Licenses? No.

4 Is there a walk‐in Cooler/freezer and storage? Yes.

If the responses to offeror's questions are delayed past Nov. 2, will proposal due date be extended?

If the Government's responses are significantly delayed, the proposal deadline will be extended.