QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 8202010.DOCX

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Cafeteria Services #GS-11P-10-YE-C-0174 Response to Bidder’s Questions August 20, 2010

1. Due to scheduling conflicts, several subcontractors have inquired as to whether there will be another site visit. Will there be a 2nd walk thru at HHS?

Another site visit will not be scheduled.

2. Will there be any renovations to the 6 or Pent House (8th) floor?

The Government cannot commit any funds for renovations to the 6th floor dining room or the 8th floor cafeteria.

3. Is gas or propane used in the cafeteria?

No - Gas or propane is not available.

4. Are outside vendors allowed to come in and cater?

Yes - outside vendors can come in and cater.

5. I understand that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is made up of several buildings. According to the RFP and amendment, approximately 2,000 HHS employees will have "access" to the cafeteria facility. Is 2,000 the sum of all employees from all the buildings? What is the number of employees in just the Hubert Humphrey Building alone?

Approximately 2,000 occupants are in the Hubert Humphrey Building.

6. Is the 6th Floor Dining room currently open? Who is running the operation, staffing levels, menu and prices.

The 6th floor dining room is not currently open. The space is currently used to support the HHS administration.

7. Does the building/Agency have an "alcohol waiver" for special events?

Waivers are available to allow alcohol for some special events.

8. Can you provide Catering information such as sales and number of events for FY2008 to FY2010?

Refer to page 11 paragraph C. for catering historical catering sales data.

9. Number of employees in the Main cafeteria and 6th Fl Dining Room, their positions and wages?

Existing staffing information is not available.

10. Please provide existing menu and prices for the Main Cafeteria and 6Fl Dining Room.

Existing menu and prices are not available.

11. Will a SF144 in lieu of SF18 and SF40 for the amendments provided?

SF 1449 will be included for the award. Amendments will be done as Amendments in FedbizOps.

12. How are vendor deliveries handled? What type of security clearance or screening is required for deliveries?

All foodservice delivery vendors must be on an “approved” list for truck access to the loading dock. All foodservice products are screened on the loading dock.