| Program Summary |
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| Title: |
S -- Cafeteria services |
| GovCB Opps ID : |
ADP12041599670001613 |
| Document Type: |
Presolicitation Notice |
| FSC Code: |
S - Utilities and Training Services
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| Solicitation No.: |
GS-11P-08-YED-0062 |
| Source: |
http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/GSA/PBS/WPH/GS%2D11P%2D08%2DYED%2D0062/SynopsisP.html |
Place of Performance: |
Address: Postal Square Building #2 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20212 Postal Code: 20212 Country: UNITED STATES
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Posted Date: |
Feb 27, 2008 |
| Last Update: |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| Due Date: |
Mar 26, 2008 |
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| Description |
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General Information
| Document Type: |
Presolicitation Notice |
| Solicitation Number: |
GS-11P-08-YED-0062 |
| Posted Date: |
Feb 27, 2008 |
| Original Response Date: |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| Current Response Date: |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| Original Archive Date: |
Apr 10, 2008 |
| Current Archive Date: |
Apr 10, 2008 |
| Classification Code: |
S -- Utilities and housekeeping services |
| Naics Code: |
722310 -- Food Service Contractors |
Contracting Office Address
General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Metropolitan Services Center (WPD), 1099 14th Street, NW Suite 200W, Washington, DC, 20005, UNITED STATES
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.    This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.    The solicitation number is GS-11P-08-YED-0062 and is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP).    The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27.    The contractor shall establish and operate in the contractor's name, the food service facilities as shown in 4 below, for the purpose of dispensing food, non-alcholic beverages and such other items as may be authroized by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), in accordance with    all terms and conditions specified herein.    This cafeteria is to be operated for the benefit of employees who will be occupants in the building located at the Postal Square Building #2, Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20415.
The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors.    Therefore, the offer's initial offer should contain the offer's best terms from a price and technical standpoint.    However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.    The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the best interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.
The evaluation factors are as follows:
Proposals will be evaluated and scored equally on the following evaluation factors:
A. REPUTATION.
The Government considers the reputation of the offeror in providing food services as indicated by the program office?s survey of services submitted in the offeror's proposal and the information requested of the offeror.    A survey will be conducted with clients of the offeror.    Health inspection reports may also be reviewed.    The Government reserves the right to contact additional references.
B. EXPERIENCE.   
The Government considers the experience and/or the ability of the offeror to provide food service under a profit/loss arrangement in facilities for a minimum of five (5) years experience in the food service industry involving point of service marketing and state of the art equipment. The step-by-step opening plan is reviewed to ensure that the offeror has experience opening similar accounts and the plan is detailed and complete
C. RESOURCES.
The Government considers the resources of the offeror's organization, including regional management level staffing, training and proposed unit backup support.
D. STAFFING.
The Government considers the offeror's staffing levels and pattern as it is required by the facility layout, menu, patronage, and sales.    Also considered is the daily and weekly man-hour coverage for functions. Human Resource approach and philosophy is considered.
E. MENU CYCLE AND VARIETY.
The Government considers the offeror?s provision of a complete menu cycle and variety.    Proposed innovative services and/or facility improvements are also evaluated.    The Government will evaluate the compatibility of the menu cycle and innovations as they relate to the facility layout and equipment. Catering approach and healthy menu options are considered.
F. SANITATION.
The Government considers the offeror's sanitation practices that demonstrate conformance with food service standards.
G. CONTROLS.
The Government considers the offeror's accounting systems, quality assurance program and effective management data which produces information on sales, meal counts, check averages, etc., based on the contract requirements in the Statement of Work. The offeror?s approach to customer service and satisfaction is considered.
H. MARKETING AND PROMOTION.
The Government considers the offeror?s policy for marketing, specials and promotional events to promote and maintain customer interest and stimulate sales.
I. PRICE AND PORTION POLICIES.
The Government considers the offeror's policies on pricing, future pricing, portions, rebates/discounts and controls.
J. BUDGET (PRO FORMA).   
The Government considers the offeror's proposed total operating budget and written explanations as it relates to the proposal, and its realistic projection of sales, costs, start up costs and profit.
The Government considers the offer's proposed total operating budget and written explanations as it relates to the proposal, and its realistic projection of sales, costs and profit.   
Proposals will be evaluated and scored on the above evaluation factors.    Reputation and Experience each are one and one-half times as important to the Government in the evaluation as any other single category.    The other categories are not listed in relative order of importance.   
The Government will make award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and receives the highest total point score.    The State Licensing Agency (SLA) shall be invited to respond to this RFP. If the SLA submits a proposal and that proposal is judged to be within the competitive range and has been ranked among those proposals which have a reasonable chance of being selected for final award, the SLA will be afforded priority if the conditions set forth in 34 C.F.R. 395.33 are met.
Solicitations are available upon request from karen.willis@gsa.gov.    Proposals will be due March 26, 2008, at 2:30 pm (Local time), at the following location: GSSA, Bid Room 1065, 7th & D Street, SW, Washignton, 20407.    Only written request will be accepted.    Notification of any changes shall be made only on the FEDBIZOPPS. Pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 5, 2008 at 10:00 am, Open House 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Point of Contact
Karen Willis, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-219-2464, Fax 202-219-2371, Email karen.willis@gsa.gov - Cynthia Brown, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-219-3094, Fax 202-219-2371, Email cynthia.brown@gsa.gov
Place of Performance
| Address: |
Postal Square Building
#2 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20212
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| Postal Code: |
20212 |
| Country: |
UNITED STATES |
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