Mellon RFP.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2DC0718

MELLON AUDITORIUM

WASHINGTON, D.C.

May 5, 2023

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT & CUSTOMER

ENGAGEMENT - OUTLEASING PROGRAM

RFP – Mellon Aud – Project No. 2DC0718 1 May 5, 2023

MELLON AUDITORIUM, WASHINGTON, D.C. – 2DC0718

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 – INTRODUCTION

1.01 INTRODUCTION AND INVITATION OF THE SUBMITTAL OF A RFP

1.02 BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF THE MELLON AUDITORIUM

PART 2 – STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

2.01 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.02 EVENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES

2.03 AMOUNT AND TYPE OF SPACE , LEASE TERM , AND OCCUPANCY DATE

2.04 LEASE AUTHORITY

2.05 LEASE DESCRIPTION

2.06 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

PART 3 – RESPONDENTS SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.01 EVENT MANAGEMENT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3.02 HISTORIC LANDMARK

PART 4 – INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION

4.01 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

4.02 PRE-SUBMISSION WALK THROUGH – Inspection of the Facility

4.03 RESPONDENT PREPARATION FOR RFP SUBMITTALS

4.04 RESPONDENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

4.05 METHOD OF AWARD

PART 5 – PROPOSAL FORMS (SIGNED BY RESPONDENT)

5.01 RESPONDENT INFORMATION FORM TO MELLON AUDITORIUM RFP

5.02 GSA PROPOSAL FORM

5.03 REQUIRED PROOF OF SIGNING AUTHORITY

5.04 COMPLIANCE WITH RFP [EXCEPTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS]

PART 6 – RFP - OTHER

6.01 RFP ATTACHMENTS

6.02 PROHIBITIONS

6.03 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

6.04 ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CONTRACT ADMIN

6.05 DELIVERABLES

6.06 LEASE ADMINISTRATION

6.07 MISCELLANEOUS

RFP – Mellon Aud – Project No. 2DC0718 2 May 5, 2023

2DC0718

MELLON AUDITORIUM

WASHINGTON, D.C.

PART 1 – INTRODUCTION

1.01 Introduction and Invitation of the Submittal of a Request For Proposals

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has prepared a Request For Proposal (RFP) to seek qualified and experienced Event Management companies to lease and operate the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium (known herein as Mellon Auditorium) beginning in the third quarter of 2023.

The Respondent will operate and manage the building and conduct event management for the Mellon Auditorium such as; weddings, receptions, meetings, banquets, conferences, and location filmings. The Respondent shall provide a wide range of event management programming activities in support of the events, such as marketing and planning and may assist in all necessary arrangements for those events, including but not limited to, any needed third-party services such as catering; audiovisual equipment rental; meeting planning; and seating/table rentals. This shall be a full service lease whereby the Respondent shall be responsible for coordinating with the designated officials from GSA for the scheduling of janitorial (i.e., cleaning) and operation & maintenance (e.g., utilities, engineering, electrical), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for security services for each event, including required truck screening (coordinated through GSA).

The Government will provide unfurnished space in an as-is condition for one office for the Respondent at the Mellon Auditorium, which shall be included in the lease. The office space may only be used to perform services associated with the Mellon Auditorium. Any phone and other office equipment requiring connections for data or other services, shall be at the sole cost of the lessee, only with prior written approval of the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.02 Background and Description of the Mellon Auditorium

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The Mellon Auditorium is located at 1301 Constitution Avenue N.W. in Washington, D.C., which is less than 2 blocks from the Washington Monument.

The Auditorium is within the perimeter walls of the federal building that houses the Environmental Protection Agency. This is a Historic Landmark Building. At the end of 2021, a prior lease agreement had expired. Beginning in 2022 and into 2023, the Mellon Auditorium is undergoing planned renovation work, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2023.

PART 2 – STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

2.01 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. This RFP sets forth instructions and requirements for proposals to principally lease federally owned space, which includes conducting event management and programming activities as described in the RFP documents.

2 . Definition(s):

a.) Client/Event Host – the individual or organization who is either the actual end user of the Mellon Auditorium, or the third-party entering into a Site Use/Rental Contract on-behalf of the end-user.

b.) Service Provider - a service provider is any company providing event management programming related activities and/or services to Clients/Event Hosts within Mellon Auditorium.

c.) Site Manager(s) - the Contractor’s on-site person leading the performance of event management programming related activities and/or services.

d.) Lease – the new Lease executed by two parties upon conclusion of RFP solicitation (i.e. after lease award), unless specified clearly within the

RFP.

e.) Site Use/Rental Contract - the contractual agreement between the Respondent and the Client/Event Host. The organization hosting the event or an event manager acting on behalf of the organization shall be referred to as the 'Client'.

3. Synonymous Terms:

- Government: is also synonymous with the U.S. Government; United States Government; and/or United States of America.

2.02 EVENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES

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There are three components of programming activities that an event management company must provide:

1. Event Marketing and Scheduling

2. Event Coordination and Execution

3. Post-Event Activities

2.03 AMOUNT AND TYPE OF SPACE, LEASE TERM, AND OCCUPANCY DATE

1. The space within the Mellon Auditorium to be leased includes the following (Leased Premises):

● First Floor : Lobby [approximately 4,769 square feet]; BALLROOM

[approximately 13,564 square feet]; Restrooms; on e unfurnished Office; all Closets/Storage rooms; and ‘Green Rooms’ (also known as the “Back Rooms”), as follows:

1) Center Meeting Room – approximately 2,412 square feet.

2) East Committee Room – approximately 780 square feet.

3) West Committee Room – approximately 909 square feet.

● Basement Level : restrooms; coat room; and storage areas located on the South side of the EPA Access doors;

● Upper Level : indoor [240 seats]* and outdoor balconies, foyer areas, small hallways, two restrooms, projection booth and two small storage areas.

* Currently the balcony is unusable as the seats are being refurbished and new flooring is to be installed - Targeted availability sometime in the 4th Quarter 2023.

2. Access Areas: The Respondent will have access to the below areas with prior written permission from GSA as needed. These areas are not considered to be part of the Leased Premises:

● Building Exterior : This includes the area from the front gates to the base of the front stairs and east and west cobblestone driveways for vendor and guest access. The Government does not guarantee that both driveways will always be clear for vendor load in and load out.

● Attic : Areas above the Mellon Auditorium ceiling where the recessed lighting fixtures are located.

● Chandelier Control Area : Any location that offers access to the chandelier motors for lowering fixtures for cleaning and bulb replacement.

● HVAC Control Room : Any spaces that allow access to controls of the Mellon Auditorium heating and air conditioning.

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● Phone Closets : Area underneath the Green Rooms that allows for additional phone line installations for certain events.

3. Lease Term - shall be 5-Years Firm .

4. Renewal Option - Mutual - This Lease shall have language for a 5-Year mutual renewal option, unless Lessee or Lessor provides notice of its intention not to renew at least six (6) months prior to the end of the Firm Term of the Lease.

5. The Lease Term Commencement Date will be on or about the third quarter of 2023, or upon substantial completion (of work presently happening at the Mellon Auditorium) and acceptance of the space by the GSA, whichever is later and execution of the Lease.

6. Insurance - The Lessee shall be required to carry insurance in the amount and types as set forth in the Lease. The lessee shall submit a Certificate of Insurance prior to lease execution. No entry into the building shall be permitted until GSA has received an acceptable Certificate of Insurance.

2.04 LEASE AUTHORITY

This lease shall be under the authority of Section 111 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), of 1966, 54 U.S.C. Subsections 306121 and 306122.

2.05 LEASE DESCRIPTION

1. To the extent applicable the provisions of this RFP will be fully incorporated into the lease, which shall also include the following:

a). Leased in an ‘as-is’ condition.

b). Utilities furnished by the Lessor: normal heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC); electricity; and water and sewer.

c). An unfurnished office for use in the Mellon Auditorium.

d) Security requirements, such as truck screening (through GSA).

e). Conditions, guidelines and other criteria towards operating event management programming activities in a Historic Landmark federal building that is needed for its physical and overall security protection.

f). Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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2. Should the Respondent be awarded the Lease, the terms of the Lease shall be binding upon the lessee without regard to any statements contained in this RFP.

2.06 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

With respect to all matters relating to this RFP, only the Government's Contracting Officer (CO) designated below shall have the authority to amend the RFP and award a lease. The Government shall have the right to substitute its CO by notice, without an express delegation by the prior CO.

Contracting Officer:

Michael McAvinn, Contracting Officer U.S. General Services Administration 1800 F St., NW, Room 4150 Washington, DC 20405

202-834-5704 - Cell Phone Michael.mcavinn@gsa.gov

As to all other matters, Respondents may contact the Alternate Government Contact designated below.

Alternate Government Contact:

Kimberly Ashby-Hewlett, Realty Specialist U.S. General Services Administration

1800 F St., NW, Room 4150

Washington, DC 20405

202-710-9543 - Cell Phone Kimberly.ashby@gsa.gov

PART 3 – RESPONDENTS SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.01 EVENT MANAGEMENT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience of the following:

● Managing events, including but not limited to the following with conventions, meetings, dinners, trade shows, corporate events, special events, exhibitions, weddings, etc.

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● Organizing and managing an array of events ranging from one-day to multi-days.

● Knowledge in working with the hospitality industry, including but not limited to the areas of food and beverage; accommodations; and travel and tourism.

3.02 HISTORIC LANDMARK

The Mellon Auditorium is in the National Register of Historic Places, as a component of the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, with historical preservation requirements. The Respondent must acknowledge they understand the historical preservation guidelines regarding the use of the auditorium and must ensure Clients/Event Hosts adhere to the historical preservation guidelines.

PART 4 – INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION

4.01 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Respondents shall prepare a complete offer, using the forms provided with this RFP and providing the information required, and submit the completed RFP proposal package to GSA as indicated below.

2. The following schedule represents the anticipated timeline for the award. The schedule may be altered, as may be determined by GSA.

The estimated schedule is as follows:

RFP Posted in SAM.gov - May 5, 2023 Pre-Submission Walk Through - May 24, 2023 Proposal Due Date - June 15, 2023 Review of Proposals/Interviews - June 30, 2023 Award of Proposal - July 20, 2023 Occupancy - August 28, 2023

GSA may choose to conduct interviews during the Review of Proposal period.

4.02 PRE-SUBMISSION WALK THROUGH – I NSPECTION OF THE F ACILITY

Access to the facility may be obtained only at the PRE-SUBMISSION WALK THROUGH. The PRE-SUBMISSION WALK THROUGH is scheduled for May 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m . , at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC. See Part 4.04 3. B. of the RFP for more details.

4.03 BIDDERS PREPARATION FOR RFP SUBMITTALS

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1. Organization info – Name of organization; street address; email address; and point of contact with title, phone number and email address.

2. Capability Statement – Provide no more than four typewritten pages that describe the company, including the number of personnel and each of their roles and responsibilities; all relevant event management past performance within the past five years (January 2018 to present); and lastly how your company and qualifications are best suited to lease the Mellon Auditorium.

3. Resumes of company principals and key personnel (no more than two typewritten pages for each person).

4. Sample program copies of past events organized, planned and managed by the Respondent.

5. Financial statements from 2019 – 2022 submitted with a statement from the company’s Chief Financial Officer that these financial statements are correct plus the most updated financial statements of the current calendar year.

6. List of client references from the following: sponsors; exhibitors; speakers;

event hosts; and bankers (where the company has obtained credit in the recent past and currently in place).

7. Certificate of Good Standing from the applicable state registration office where the Respondent is registered to do business.

8. Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment – Will be Exhibit A as part of a GSA Lease Form 3486.

9. Addendum No.__, dated_____ - Respondent signs acknowledge receipt, if applicable.

4.04 RESPONDENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GSA reserves the right to modify, waive, or vary terms of the RFP at any time, including and not limited to submission deadlines, and proposal requirements.

GSA reserves the right to make no selection and/or to re-issue another Advertisement.

1. ADVERTISEMENT

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An advertisement will be posted on Sam.gov, including any Addendum(s), as needed.

Any questions about the Advertisement from potential Respondents must be put in writing via email no later than seven (7) calendar days from the Advertisement being posted. All responses will be sent out to all Respondents, within five (5) business days thereafter.

2. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

(a) Definition(s) - As used in this provision

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management (SAM) records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

“Unique Entity Identifier” means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See WWW . SAM . GOV for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b) SAM Registration

(1) The Respondent must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ prior to the Lease Award Date, and must maintain an active registration throughout the entire lease period. Offerors must be registered for purposes of “All Awards,” including completion of all required representations and certifications within SAM. This registration service is free of charge.The Respondent shall provide its “Unique Entity Identifier” that identifies the Respondent’s name and address exactly as stated in the Offer. The Respondent also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The Unique Entity Identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the respondent is registered in SAM.

(c) If a Respondent does not have a Unique Entity Identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the Unique Entity Identifier directly to obtain one.

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering.

Respondents who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

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3. Submission and Receipt of Proposals

A. METHOD – Only via electronic mail (email)

1.) Respondent is authorized to transmit its proposal as an attachment to an email. Respondent's email shall include the name, address and telephone number of the Respondent, and identify the name and title of the individual signing on behalf of the Respondent.

a) Only emails transmitted to, and received at, the GSA email address identified in the RFP will be accepted, as noted here:

outleasingncr@gsa.gov

b) Marking - Each Respondent submitting a proposal will mark the submission subject line with “ RFP – 2DC0718 - Mellon Auditorium Submission ”.

2.) In order to be considered for award, Respondents conforming to the requirements of the RFP shall be received in the following manner:

a) No later than 4:30 p.m. [ES T] on the date specified below at the following email address :

Date: June 15, 2023

Email Address:

outleasingncr@gsa.gov

3.) Proposals transmitted through email shall be deemed late if received at the designated email address after the date and time established for receipt of offers.

B. PRE-SUBMISSION WALK THROUGH

A tour of the Mellon Auditorium will be held on-site (see Part 4 for scheduling date):

- Interested Respondents shall communicate their desire to attend a walk through to GSA via email [ outleasingncr@gsa.gov ] prior to the Pre-Submission Walk Through, and;

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- Only questions relating to the physical structure or building shall be permitted at the walk through.

4. Restrictions for Public Disclosure and Use of Data/Information

A Respondent that includes in its proposal, data/information that it does not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government, except for evaluation purposes, must be put in writing plus a clear notation on each page of their submittals, as follows:

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend:

“This proposal includes data/information that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed—in whole or in part—for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a lease is awarded to this Respondent as a result of—or in connection with—the submission of this data/information, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data/information to the extent provided in the resulting lease.”

5. Explanations and Interpretations of RFP

Any prospective Respondent that finds an error or discrepancy, or desires an explanation, interpretation or additional information must request it in writing via email and submit it to GSA no later than 7 days after the Pre-Proposal Walk Through. No oral explanation or interpretation will be provided. Any information obtained by, or provided to, a prospective Respondent other than by formal Amendment to this request for qualifications shall not constitute an approved change to this request.

6. Amendments to the RFP

This RFP may be amended upon written notice from the CO. Amendments may modify the terms of this RFP, or the terms, conditions, and requirements of the Lease contemplated by the RFP. If this RFP is amended, then all terms and conditions that are not modified remain unchanged.

Prospective Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of any Amendment by signing and returning a copy of the first page of the Amendment with the submission documents. GSA must receive acknowledgement by the time and at the place specified in the Amendment for receipt of submissions. Submissions that fail to acknowledge the prospective Respondent’s receipt of any Amendment will result in the rejection of the submission and determination that the prospective Respondent is non-responsive.

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Prospective Respondents are responsible for ensuring complete and timely submission of all Amendments as specified.

7. Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Submissions

A. Proposal modification - is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision - is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a CO.

1.) Submissions are due in accordance with the Advertisement. The referenced deadline is firm as to date and hour, except as referenced above in this section of the RFP. Upon receipt of each submission, GSA shall respond via email to each Respondent as acknowledgement of its receipt. Only emails will be accepted . All submissions become the property of GSA.

B. Any information given to a prospective Respondent concerning this solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective Respondents, if that information is necessary in submitting offers or if the lack of it would be perceived as disadvantageous to any other prospective Respondent.

8. RFP Submission Opening

All submissions received by the date and time of receipt at GSA in the request will be opened thereafter.

There will be no public opening of Respondent offers, and all such Respondent offers will be confidential until the Lease has been awarded.

9. Pricing & Bid Validity

Pricing shall be submitted on the GSA RFP Respondent Information Submittal and Proposal Form. Proposals shall be valid for acceptance until 180 days after the bid closing date. GSA reserves the right to request extension of this period.

10. After review of the Respondent submission, GSA may issue letters of deficiencies and provide Respondent with a timeline to provide the requested information and/or revise submission to resolve any such deficiencies.

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12. During the review of the proposals GSA may determine that interviews are necessary. If such a decision is made, then GSA will contact the Respondents to coordinate the interviews.

4.05 METHOD OF AWARD

1. The Lease will be awarded to the responsible Respondent whose offer conforms to the requirements of this RFP and is the highest priced technically acceptable offer submitted.

2. GSA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP and to enter into negotiations with any Respondent should it deem to be in the best interest of the federal government.

3. Negotiations may be conducted on behalf of the Government by the GSA CO or designated representative.

4. Unsuccessful Respondents will be provided written notification within three (3) business days after the date of lease award.

5. A written notice shall be sent to the apparent successful Respondent.

6. GSA shall prepare the final negotiated Lease, including any stipulated exhibits and/or attachments, for digital signature(s)/initial(s) between the apparent successful Respondent and GSA.

PART 5 – PROPOSAL FORM (Signed by Respondent)

5.01 RESPONDENT INFORMATION FORM TO MELLON AUDITORIUM RFP

5.02 GSA PROPOSAL FORM

Pricing – Provide an Annual Minimum Rental amount of $ ___________, and in addition, the lessee shall pay as added rent _______ percent (%) of the gross annual revenues above the Annual Minimum Rental amount.

5.03 RESPONDENT EXECUTION OF LEASE AND PROOF OF SIGNING

AUTHORITY

Required Proof of Signing Authority: As a condition of lease award, the Government will require one of the following forms of proof of signing authority before the Government executes the Lease:

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1. If the Lessee is an individual, that individual shall sign the lease. A lease with an individual doing business as a firm shall be signed by that individual, and the signature shall be followed by the individual’s typed, stamped, or printed name and the words, “an individual doing business as ________________ [insert name of firm].”

2. If the Lessee is a partnership, the lease must be signed in the partnership name, followed by the name of the legally authorized partner signing the same, and a copy of either the partnership agreement or current Certificate of Limited Partnership shall accompany the lease.

3. If the Lessee is a corporation, the lease must be signed in the corporate name, followed by the signature and title of the officer or other person signing the lease on its behalf, duly attested, and, if requested by the Government, evidence of this authority to so act shall be furnished.

4. If the Lessee is a joint venture, the lease must be signed by each participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in paragraphs 1. through

3. of this provision for each type of participant. When a corporation is participating in the joint venture, the corporation shall provide evidence that the corporation is authorized to participate in the joint venture.

5. If the lease is executed by an attorney, agent, or trustee on behalf of the Lessee, an authenticated copy of the power of attorney, or other evidence to act on behalf of the Lessee, must accompany the lease.

6. Limited Liability Company – Copy of the Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement. Also, evidence of the authority of the signing manager (if company is manager owned) or member (if the company is member managed) to sign, if not expressly authorized by the Articles of Organization and/or Operating Agreement.

PART 6 – RFP - OTHER

6.01 RFP ATTACHMENT DOCUMENTS:

1. GSA RFP Respondent Information and Proposal Form

2. Leased Premises Plan

3. Rules and Regulations Governing Public Buildings and Grounds

4. Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment.

5. The Mellon Auditorium - 2 Attachments: 1. Requirement for Protection of Historic

Finishes and Fixtures and 2. Guidelines for Use of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium

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6.02 PROHIBITIONS

In addition to the Rules and Regulations Governing Public Buildings and Grounds and the terms and conditions set forth in the Lease, the Lessee shall adhere to the following (the below referenced items are not intended to be an exclusive list of prohibitions):

- There is no parking permitted, at any time, at the Mellon Auditorium .

- There shall be no obstruction of sidewalks, plaza areas, entrances, passages, courtyard, elevators, vestibules, stairways, corridors, or halls.

- No stoves may be used inside the building. Electric stoves may be used in conjunction with a catering tent outside the building.

6.03 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

This RFP and any resulting contract shall be governed by Federal law, provided, however, if the particular Federal law is not applicable to the issue in question, then the applicable laws of the District of Columbia shall apply, without regard to conflicts of law provisions. Any enforcement of, or disputes arising under or in connection with, this RFP and any resulting contract brought by either party shall be in the United States Court for the District of Columbia (without reference to choice of laws principles).

6.04 ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Contracting Officer [CO] -

The CO has the overall responsibility for the administration of this lease. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the lease terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules; terminate the lease for convenience or without cause or default; and issue final decisions regarding lease questions under dispute. However, the CO may delegate certain other responsibilities to authorized representatives.

6.05 DELIVERABLES

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The following is a summary of the required deliverables associated with this RFP:

1. GSA RSP RESPONDENT INFORMATION and PROPOSAL FORM

2. RFP Submittals [reference Parts 4 and 5].

3. The lessee shall submit a Certificate of Insurance prior to lease execution. No entry into the building shall be permitted until GSA has received an acceptable Certificate of Insurance.

6.06 LEASE ADMINISTRATION

1. P OINTS OF C ONTACT :

A. Realty Specialist:

Kimberly Ashby-Hewlett Realty Specialist U.S. General Services Administration 1800 F St., NW, Room 4150 Washington, DC 20405 202-710-9543 Cell 202-205-2546 Fax Kimberly.ashby@gsa.gov

B. Contracting Officer:

Michael McAvinn Contracting Officer U.S. General Services Administration 1800 F St., NW, Room 4150 Washington, DC 20405 202-834-5704 - Cell Email: michael.mcavinn@gsa.gov

6.07 MISCELLANEOUS

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1. The federal government shall not pay for any real estate commission that a Respondent may have used in the preparation and submission of a proposal.

2. This RFP does not constitute an offer to lease the Mellon Auditorium and is neither binding nor contractual. Only a fully executed Lease document, and having been delivered to both parties, shall then be binding on both parties.

3. Any applicable provisions of this RFP will be made a part of the lease.

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