SOLICITATION NOTICE
G -- Operation: Restoration Couples RetreatOperation Restoration Retreat Facility
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 721214
— Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis VAMC, Richard L. Roudebush Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Department of Veteran Affairs;VA Medical Center (90 CSC);1481 West Tenth Street;Indianapolis IN 46202
- ZIP Code
- 46202
- Solicitation Number
- VA-251-08-RQ-0245
- Response Due
- 8/4/2008
- Archive Date
- 8/7/2008
- Point of Contact
- Esther Walker317-988-1847
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Statement of WorkOperation: Restoration (Lilly Sponsored Couples' Retreats) Indianapolis, IN I. Scope and Purpose of Contract: The purpose of this requirement is to obtain conference and retreat facility services offering complete meeting packages for September 26-28, 2008, April 17-19, 2009, and September 18-20, 2009. The couples' retreats will be psycho-educational, recreational, and therapeutic in nature, with direct services provided by VA clinicians in varying scopes of practice. Operation: Restoration is designed to provide tools to couples that will allow them to experience a sense of renewal in their relationship(s). The program provides relaxation, relationship enhancement opportunities, and education to couples whose lives have been affected by combat deployment, life-altering injuries, and the broad array of emotional and physical characteristics that families face when the deployed family member returns home. Successful completion of a retreat, focused on the health and growth of the entire person, will produce self-nourishment and a renewed sense of hope, as the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of self are strengthened. II. Description of the Work: In order to provide the specified clinical and therapeutic services, unique qualifications of the environment and facility are necessary. The retreats must be held in a non-clinical setting that is conducive to rest and relaxation. Bidding facilities must meet the following minimum requirements: 1.Availability of facilities and services on September 26-28, 2008, April 17-19, 2009, and September 18-20, 2009. 2.Environment that is secluded, quiet, serene, tranquil, and has natural surroundings to facilitate healing and relaxation. 3.Location must be within 125 miles of Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center (Indianapolis). 4.Handicap accessible private room (hotel-type) lodging for 60 participants for 2 consecutive nights; must offer double occupancy and single occupancy rates. 5.Conference space for clinical treatment sessions, equipped with LCD projector, drop down screen, dri-erase board, post it pads, pads of paper and pens for all guests. 6.Provision of simultaneous dining services and seating for all participants; must be available to meet various dietary preferences. 7.On-site fishing, hiking trails, cycling areas, and wooded areas for nature activities. 8.Ability to provide disc jockey services for a period on 4 hours on one evening of the event. 9.Ability to provide fresh floral arrangements for a minimum of 10 dining tables and food serving areas. 10.Ability to provide deluxe welcome baskets for each of the twenty-five couples with a disposable camera, two wine glasses, a bottle of sparkling cider, specialty chocolate, and stationary. 11.Ability to provide horse & carriage rides for couples for a two hour period of time on Friday or Saturday of the event. 12.Ability to provide an outdoor cook-out and dining area for one evening meal during the retreat. 13.Ability to provide an area for a spiritual service on Sunday morning of the retreat. 14.Continuous snack bar for duration of stay. 15.Break-out room for staff. 16.Fitness area (indoor or outdoor) to allow for exercise as desired. 17.Indoor recreation area for special events, activities, and relaxation. 18.Outdoor amenities for recreation and activities. 19.Availability of facility staff to coordinate event planning activities. 20.Ability to provide complete meeting package with terms of payment fully disclosed. Evaluation Criteria will include the following: 1) Technical abilities and capabilities to meet the unique qualifications of this project. 2) Geographic locality and amenities (outdoor and indoor) 3) Payment terms offered 4) Price
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- Place of Performance
- Address: R L Roudebush;VAMC;1481 W. 10th Street;Indianapolis, IN
- Zip Code: 46202
- Zip Code: 46202
- Record
- SN01627264-W 20080801/080730223348-b850bfe992a6ec882f4c27fb6d8e7606 (fbodaily.com)
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