Coffee_Shop_QA 1 .doc

Maxwell AFB Library Coffee Shop

Solicitation FOX51Z31820100

Questions & Answers

Q&As 1-10 posted 16 Dec 13

1. Question: How many people use the Library, both weekdays & Saturdays?

Answer:

Average between 200 – 300 people per day.

2. Question: Are we permitted to change the paint colors in the current location? If so, who is responsible to purchase the paint and pay the labor?

Answer:

NAFI will touch up with the current color, but whoever gets the contract may purchase and paint the facility themselves.

3. Question: Will NAFI guarantee the viability of the current equipment &/or have said equipment checked out?

Answer:

Yes

4. Question: Will rubber mats (anti-fatigue) be provided?

Answer:

No

5. Question: Will music be permitted?

Answer:

Yes, but this MUST be kept low

6. Question: Will a cash register be provided?

Answer:

Yes

7. Question: Will contractor be permitted to have signage, both outside the Library & outside the coffee shop (on the wall next to the door)?

Answer:

Yes

8. Question: Can contractor have access to the BX for some of our purchases?

Answer:

No

9. Question: Will it be required that contractor be open or closed on Government holidays when the base is off?

Answer:

The contractor will not be allowed to open the coffee shop due to library closure on holidays or base down days.

10. Question: Will contractor have access to the Coffee Shop when the Library is closed (before the Library opens)?

Answer:

Yes Q&As 11- 15 posted 19 Dec 13

11. Question: Do you have an average utility cost for the location? The solicitation indicates a bill will be provided each month for utilities.

Answer:

Utilities averaged between $150-$200 per month

12. Question: Previous Q&A requested clarification on music (which apparently is authorized if volume is low). Is a television allowed with the same conditions (i.e., volume low)?

Answer:

Again with the same conditions. Also, there is no cable at the library.

13. Question: Menu. Are there additional food items other than coffee and pastries authorized? For example, sandwiches, cupcakes, pretzels, cookies, hot dogs, ice cream, light snacks, etc.? For example, we have a self-contained, counter-top, fire department approved fryer (with ansul system). If approved and cleared by the post fire marshal, is an expansion of the menu for such items allowed within the scope of the work statement?

Answer:

Sandwiches, cupcakes, cookies, salads, etc., are fine. Not sure on the counter-top fryer (smoke/smell) in the library.

14. Question: Are there tables and chairs for the seating area or will those be required to be provided by the vendor? Those are listed in the proposed contract but did not see such items in the location.

Answer:

We will provide 4 high top tables with 3 chairs each.

15. Question: Is there a beverage contract in place with the library (i.e., Coke or Pepsi)?

Answer:

No

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