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S -- MAJOR GENERAL EMMETT J. BEAN CENTER SOL GS-05P-97-GAC-0016 DUE 032797 POC Evelyn Smith, (312) 353-3955. Establish and operate, in the contractor's name, the food service facilities at the Major General Emmett J. Bean Center, 8899 East 56th St., Indianapolis, Indiana, for the purpose of dispensing food, nonalcoholic beverages and such other items as may be authorized by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with all terms and conditions specified in the solicitation. This cafeteria is to be operated for the benefit of approximately 4200 employees, who will be occupants of the above referenced building. The Government shall not be held responsible for any variation from this employee population figure, since the extent of occupancy is not guaranteed. The contractor shall make a financial investment over the term of the contract to improve and include innovative approaches in the provision of the Cafeteria, the ``C'' Store concept and the required vending. The contractor shall indicate in detail the proposed concepts, plans, operation, and financial investment the company is making in this offer. The contractor can use the space and all Government-owned equipment in the 1st floor existing cafeteria to enhance his proposal. The contractor shall propose new market techniques to provide the Cafeteria service in a ``Food Court'' setting with a wide variety of food selections prepared and served at the point of service. In addition to the typical cafeteria type service, the contractor shall provide a detailed description of the latest market concepts such as self-service soup, pasta, salad, potato, taco and sandwich bars; pizza, chicken, and fast food stations. The contractor may offer services each day or may schedule alternate service days. As a means to provide a variety of selections, the contractor may provide his own concepts and products and/or incorporate product branding. The contractor shall develop, design and install all decor and equipment that is necessary for his proposed operation in the existing 1st floor serving area. This proposal shall include a detailed scope of work, floor plans, and equipment details including installation. The contractor shall include a detailed financial breakdown of the required investment (including installation) the company is willing to invest and depreciate over the five year terms of the contract. The estimated start date is August 1, 1997. Contact Evelyn Smith by mail, phone, or FAX (312) 353-0240 to obtain a complete solicitation. You may also submit E-mail requests to EVELYN.SMITH@GSA.GOV. (0351)

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