Solicitation Questions Answered.pdf

Questions

Question: Is this solicitation is exclusively reserved for those in the local area as far as bidding is concerned?

Answer: No if the provided bed spaces are located within the range stated in the RFP bids may come from vendors outside of the local area.

Question: How would you like a pricing sheet to be submitted- In square footage, per unit?

Answer: Reference RFP - Unaccompanied Airman Housing - AMENDMENT 1, a pricing sheet has been included in the RFP. When submitting your price utilize Attachment 2 - RFP Pricing Sheet.

Question: Are hotels acceptable if they meet all the requirements, or are you only interested in apartments?

Answer: Yes, hotels are acceptable if all requirements are met.

Question: Are you asking for (1) twin bed or a set of twin beds (2)?

Answer: Each tenant is to have their own room with minimum of 1 twin bed along with other requirements stated in the RFP.

Question: Are you looking to place (1) person in their own unit or are you willing to explore (2) people per unit if there are separate bathrooms?

Answer: Each tenant is to have their own room and may share a bathroom.

Question: Do you have preferred properties and/or hotels in place?

Answer: The government has no preferences if the provided units meet all standards listed in the RFP.

Question: Would a communal kitchen space be considered in lieu of individual kitchens in each room?

Answer: Yes, a communal Kitchen space will be accepted.

Question: How is the proposal submitted?

Answer: Please submit an email to the POC’s listed in the RFP with your companies written pricing to perform this requirement in accordance with Section 8 “Proposal Requirements” in the attachment RFP

- Unaccompanied Airman Housing - Final.pdf.

Question: What are the other specific requirements regarding the security of the parking area?

Answer: Properties should be able to demonstrate a secure parking area for tenants. Examples are provided but not limited to one or more of the following: surrounded by fence/wall and gated w/access only possible for residents, the lessor’s agents and the military members command/leadership personnel (in coordination with the member or the lessor), CCTV or patrolled by on-site security/law enforcement personnel 24/7.

Question: Our hotel functions with electric key locks and key cards issued for the length of stay. They do not have standard manual key locks. Would that be an issue?

Answer: Electric key locks and key cards are acceptable.

Question: Housekeeping services can be provided on a weekly basis and based on request. Even if service is not requested, we would have to access rooms periodically for cleaning and maintenance.

Any concern with that?

Answer: It is not our intention to use housekeeping services; however, access to washer and dryer is required per the RFP. Access to rooms periodically for cleaning and maintenance needs to be coordinated with the occupants unless it’s an emergency involving risk to life, health or safety.

Question: Our government negotiated rate per night for hotel stay is $98 plus tax. What is the daily or monthly rate range you are considering for this proposal?

Answer: Reference RFP - Unaccompanied Airman Housing - AMENDMENT 1. A pricing sheet has been included in the RFP. When submitting your pricing utilize Attachment 2 - RFP Pricing Sheet.

Question: Will you have any rotations throughout the lease terms?

Answer: There will be fluctuation of personnel as mandated by the unaccompanied housing regulations.

Question: Will you require any cleaning needs per year?

Answer: We do not anticipate requiring cleaning needs.