SOLICITATION NOTICE
X -- AmeriCorps*VISTA In Service Training
- Notice Date
- 11/29/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 721110
— Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
- Contracting Office
- Corporation for National and Community Service, Procurement, Office of Procurement Services, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20525, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- HQMBR0702
- Response Due
- 12/14/2006
- 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 HQMBR0702 and is issued as a request for a quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-15. The provisions at 52.212.1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, apply to this acquisition. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Offerors must be registered in the Business Partner Network?s Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be considered. You can register at the CCR website: http//www.bpn.gov. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items with its offer or they will be considered no responsive. References must be included with your offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders?Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 (b) and (c) are included by reference: 52.222-21; 52.222-22; 52.222-23; 52.222-41; 52.225-3; and 52.232-34 EVALUATION CRITERIA: Bidders will be evaluated based on 1) Qualifications (minimum technical requirements listed within the combined synopsis/solicitation), 2) Past Performance, and 3) Pricing. A purchase order will be awarded to the offeror that poses the overall best value to the government price and other factors considered. The associated NAICS code is 721110 and the small business size standard is $5,000,000.00. COMPLIANCE: ONLY HOTELS WITHOUT A CASINO WILL BE ACCEPTED. The facility must comply with the American with Disabilities Act and be on the Hotel-Motel National Master List of FEMA/United State Fire Administration. Federal Regulations require that any hotel/conference space contracted shall comply with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and the FEMA, Fire Prevention and Control Guidelines. NOTE: Third party responses are welcome, however direct responses are preferable. Third party responses should also have a letter from the hotel confirming that the dates are acceptable and shall provide three (3) references with responses to this solicitation. General Information: AmeriCorps*VISTA is a federal program which places volunteers in low-income communities to mobilize community resources and increase the capacity of those communities to solve their own problems. This IST is for volunteers who are currently serving as AmeriCorps*VISTA members and have recently completed orientation to the program. The Iowa, Nebraska, North/South Dakota and Wisconsin State Offices of the Corporation for National and Community Service are requesting that an AmeriCorps*VISTA In-Service Training (IST) be held in the Des Moines, Iowa metro area in January and August of 2007. The proposed dates are January 23-26, 2007 and August 21-24, 2007. For each training event, we would need 10-25 sleeping rooms for three (3) nights. We would also need meeting space, breaks, and meals. Please see the outline of our specific needs below. The Corporation for National & Community Service is the federal corporation that administers the federal national service programs. Due to our status as a federal corporation, we will prefer rates which are within federal per diem for your area. Please go to the following website to see the per diem rates: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/home.do?tabId=0 Please include all associated costs in your proposal. We have tax-exempt status and will provide certification. Please submit proposals in writing on letterhead as soon as possible. Proposal must be submitted in writing, by mail or fax, signed by a person authorized to negotiate on behalf of the offeror with the government and sent to the address in this announcement. You should include as part of the proposal the date that you need to have a contract in place. Please submit your best and final proposal as the selection will be based solely on the written proposals received. Proposals should be submitted to: Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20525, Attn: Marilyne A. Brooks. Phone number is (202) 606-6981; fax number is (202) 606-3488 no later than 3:00 pm (EST), December 15, 2006. Due to delays in delivery of regular USPS mail to government offices, there is no guarantee that your quotation will arrive in time to be considered. Therefore we suggest that you use USPS priority mail or a commercial overnight delivery service. All proposed prices must be inclusive of all anticipated costs. For example, audio-visual rentals and the cost of food must include gratuity if applicable. Services to be procured: Use of conference and banquet facility space and related services such as participant meals, rooms, and audio-visual equipment. Dates of Events: January 23-26, 2007 August 21-24, 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa (Only those venders in the Des Moines metropolitan area need to respond). We anticipate 20-50 persons to be in attendance at each conference. (Note: There may be up to 10 percent variation between time of bid and conference event: We will confirm actual numbers prior to the event.) Handicap Accessibility: All meeting places, sleeping rooms, dining rooms, and facility spaces open to the general public must be accessible to persons with disabilities. To compete, bidding facilities must meet standard ADA accessibility requirements. (We will notify the successful bidder of all known special accommodations required prior to conference.) Mode of Procurement: This procurement will be executed with a standard US government purchase order. Guest Expenses Covered: We will pay for rooms, meals and breaks for approved guests who are registered at the conference facility or hotel. Other incidentals such as telephone calls, room service, movies, etc. will be the responsibility of each guest. Additional considerations: Does your facility offer the following services to guests and conferees? -- Free parking for guests Yes ___ No ___ -- Free van or limousine service to and from the airport? Yes ___ No ___ If not, what transportation is available and at what cost? -- Is there a charge for telephones in the rooms? Yes ___ No ___ Please describe other amenities available or attach brochures. Please fax or e-mail your bid by the specified deadline to: Corporation for National and Community Service Office of Procurement Services Attn: Marilyne Brooks Suite 8403-A 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 Please complete the following: Corporation for National and Community Service BREAKOUT SHEET Member Development Training Costs Name & Address of Facility Submitting Bid: _________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________________________ Fax Number ________________________________________________ EIN of Facility (tax ID Number):________________________________ DUNS Number): ________________________________________________ DETAILED COST BREAKOUT DOUBLE ROOMS (2 beds) DATE Rooms Needed COST PER DAY Day 1 10-25 ______________ Day 2 10-25 ______________ Day 3 10-25 ______________ SINGLE BEDROOMS DATE Rooms Needed COST PER DAY Day 1 Up to 5 ______________ Day 2 Up to 5 ______________ Day 3 Up to 5 ______________ MEETING ROOMS DATE Mtg. Rooms Needed Room Capacity COST PER DAY (if any) Day 1 1 large 60 (set TBD) ___________ Day 2 1 large TBD - 60 (rounds of 8)___________ Day 3 1 large TBD - 60 (rounds of 8)___________ Day 4 BREAKOUT ROOMS DATE BREAKOUT Rooms Needed Room Capacity COST PER DAY (if any) Day 1 N/A N/A ________________ Day 2 2 35 ________________ Day 3 2 35 ________________ Day 4 2 35 ________________ MEAL REQUIREMENTS: Food service must be able to provide special diets, i.e., sodium free, vegetarian, kosher, etc. Prices proposald for meals and breaks should be inclusive of service charges (excluding sales taxes). Please attached suggested menus and break options. DATE Number of Meals Type of Meal Cost Per Person Day 1 Cost for meals + Svc.Charges 20-50 PM Break _______________ 20-50 Dinner _______________ Day 2 20-50 Hot Breakfast _______________ 20-50 AM Break _______________ 20-50 Lunch _______________ 20-50 PM Break _______________ 20-50 Dinner _______________ Day 3 20-50 Hot Breakfast _______________ 20-50 AM Break _______________ 20-50 Lunch _______________ 20-50 PM Break _______________ 20-50 Dinner _______________ Day 4 20-50 Hot Breakfast _______________ 20-50 AM Break _______________ 20-50 Lunch _______________ TOTAL COST PER PERSON: AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT Type of Equipment Cost per Day Easels & Pads _______________ Standing Mike & Podium _______________ Walking Mike (Lavaliere) _______________ Work table _______________ Overhead Projector w/screen _______________ VCR & Monitor _______________
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