RFQ_Amendment_23_workshops_Answers_to_question.pdf

NFFM5100-18-03354 Workshops Strategic Comm Plan Amendment 23

Questions and Answers

1. What is the page limit for the RFQ? 25 page limit

2. Does NOAA envision these being full-day (8hr) workshops?

a. The workshops could be either full of half day workshops following development discussions between the consultant and NOAA. NOAA is seeking input from the consultant on the optimal design of the workshops, so there is flexibility in the number, size, and duration of these events.

3. Is the Consultant to arrange and/or cover travel costs for workshop attendees?

a. No, the consultant is not responsible for workshop attendee travel.

4. Is the Consultant to pay for all meeting space reservations, or will the Consultant make the arrangements and NOAA provide a Purchasing Card?

a. The Consultant will pay for all meeting space reservations. There may be opportunities to host workshops in conjunction with other meetings or in spaces that may be free of charge.

5. Is the Consultant to pay for all food/beverage services, or will the Consultant make the arrangements and NOAA provide a Purchasing Card?

a. The Consultant will pay for all food/beverage services. NOAA is not necessarily envisioning substantial food or beverage at these workshops, a beverage-only service would be fine.

6. Has NOAA already identified and developed a list of potential stakeholder groups/workshop attendees?

a. Yes. However, NOAA is seeking input from the consultant on the best approach to conducting workshops, including the number of invitees, and the composition of each workshop group.

7. Has NOAA already identified general locations/cities they feel the workshops would be most effective?

a. Yes. However, NOAA is seeking input from the consultant on the best strategy for these workshops, and location is a component of this strategy.

8. Has NOAA already assembled a dedicated Project Team to work with the Consultant?

a. Yes.