Request for Information 0001.pdf

Request For Information (RFI) #1

Question 1: Is there a current contractor? Or a most recent contractor?

Answer 1: There is no current contractor. Previous contract was held by Higginbotham Enterprises, Inc.

Q2: Dollar value of said contract? Including option years?

A2: Total value of the previous contract was $100,356.50, including option years exercised.

Q3: Will all training occur on base and during duty hours?

A: No.

Q4: How many hours will ServSafe training require? How much will that training cost? Will ServSafe training take place on the base? Or elsewhere?

A4: ServSafe training is not provided by the Maine Air National Guard. The contractor’s staff should already be ServSafe certified.

Q5: What necessary training (1.4. 7.12) is required by contractor? How many hours and where will it be conducted?

A5: ServSafe training and AT Level I Awareness Training is required. AT Level I Awareness Training will be provided by Security Forces personnel on base and takes about 1 hour.

Q6: How much will that training cost?

A6: There is no charge for this training.

Q7: Will any training be pre-performance? If so, how many hours will it require? How much will it cost?

A7: No.

Q8: How many staffers were used by the previous contractor? Cook? and Food Service workers?

A8: 6

Q9: Will AT Level 1 Awareness Training take place on base or elsewhere? If elsewhere, how many hours will it require?

A9: This training will be provided by Security Forces personnel on base and takes about 1 hour. See also Answer 5.

Q10: Should we factor in costs for hours for all training performed off base?

A10: A fully-burdened cost estimate should be used as the basis for the services requested.

Q11: Should we factor in more costs for holiday meals?

A11: No.

Q12: Do all crew members need to be ServSafe certified?

A12: Yes, no personnel can handle or serve food without being ServSafe certified.

Q13: Does proof of vaccination need to be shown?

A13: Proof of vaccination is beneficial but not required. This policy is subject to change without notice.