V3322104- RFI QandA 29Mar22.pdf

Sources Sought Notice: Lodging For

U.S. Department of Transportation – Volpe Center Cambridge, MA 02142 11 July – 03 September, 2022

Request for Information (RFI) Questions & Answers

1. Would you consider housing guest in more than one location/building?

No. The Workshop participants need to all be in one location.

2. Would you consider housing 2 – 4 people in a 2 bedroom and/or two bath apartments?

No.

3. Would you consider to expanding the housing location area? If so, how far and what area would be appropriate?

No. The participants will be walking to/from the Volpe center and their lodging facility in the morning, at lunch, and at the conclusion of the day.

4. Will you be providing transportation for the group?

No.

5. Can you please explain the 7 day room list more in depth? Would you be able to confirm the number of rooms/units needed with actual names, 7 day prior? Would you have the number of rooms needed prior to this time?

The final count and details will not be available until approximately 7 days prior to the start of the Workshop.

6. What are the determining factors in extending the groups stay?

The extension is a contingency for a COVID-19 outbreak. The Workshop participants will receive testing within 72 hours prior to departure. If there is a positive result, the individual(s) will need to extend their room.

7. When would you know if the extension is necessary?

The extension is a contingency for a COVID-19 outbreak. The Workshop participants will receive testing within 72 hours prior to departure. If there is a positive result, the individual(s) will need to extend their room.