Responses to Questions Round 2.docx

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

office of the united states property and fiscal officer for minnesota

15000 HWY 115, CAMP RIPLEY

LITTLE FALLS, MN 56345-4173

NGMN-USP 02 DEC 2019

SUBJECT: CDF Solicitation Number: W912LM-20-R-0005 Responses to Questions Round 2

14. Have all interested vendors been made aware that the Department of Labor has determined all cooks in this facility must be classified and paid as Cook 2? This was determined in August of 2016 after the second audit by the Department of Labor at this facility. The person in charge of these audits is Valerie Ferris Jacobson U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour division. Her contact is (612) 370-3341.

15. Are compostable paper bags acceptable for to-go boxed meals?

Response : Read PWS paragraph 4.1.3 - 100 % compostable materials

16. Can the government provide further details on the meal ticket process? What process steps are supported by the contractor, and what, if any, materials need to be obtained and managed by the contractor?

Response: Read PWS paragraph 5.1.3 - When a unit submits a CDF request The Contracting Officer Resprestantive (COR) assign’s them a number according to the meal type and prepare’s the meal cards. The Government issued meal ticket will contain information regarding which dates and meals are authorized. The Contractor will collect the meal cards that have no remaining meals authorized and return them to the COR for reprogramming. For instances of large groups requesting a single meal, a sign-in roster may be used in lieu of printed meal cards. The cash Register is provided by the government.

17. 4.1.5 states that the contractor shall provide all cleaning supplies and products. Can you confirm that includes hood cleaner, and dishwasher detergent?

Response: Read PWS pargraph 5.5.3

18. Please confirm if the Contract Dining Facility is involved in any AFMIS-related food operations at Camp Ripley, and what involvement from the contractor would be required.

Response: No the CDF does not use AFMIS.

19. Are there any limitations on which vendors the contractor may use? These limitations may include restrictions for specific vendors due to security requirements, procurement rules on specific food items or with specific providers, etc.

Response: The venders must be state approved

20. Does the government provide any office equipment/supplies in include; computer, printer/copier/fax?

Response: No the government does not supply any office equipment other than a desk, chair, file cabinet and a table.

21. Does the government provide the contractor with internet and/or phone service?

Response: The internet (Wi-Fi) a local phone number is provided by the Governement.

22. If the contractor’s employees are not able to make it to the base due to weather or other reason outside the contractor’s control, does the base have MRE’s to provide the soldiers? If so, is the contractor required to pay for those MRE’s?

Response: No the Contract Dining Facility is separate from the military.

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