Corporation for National Service, Office of Procurement, 1201 New York Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20525

X -- LEASE OR RENTAL OF FACILITIES SOL n/a DUE 111599 POC Sonya Staples, 312-353-7189, fax 312-353-5343 The Corporation for National Service (CNS), North Central Cluster Training Division is planning six Pre-Service Orientations (PSO) for potential AmeriCorps*VISTA members. The number of attendees will vary, however, the maximum number of participants will be 130 for each event. CNS will award a contract to a qualified vendor in the Chicago, IL area who can provide lodging, catering, and meeting space for the PSOs. The PSO preferred dates for FY 2000 are: January 19-21, April 11-13, May 9-11, June 6-8, July 18-20, August 15-17. Note: Some variations in dates are negotiable. AmeriCorps*VISTA is a federal government program which places members in low-income communities to assist the communities in alleviating poverty. The Pre-Service Orientation is for potential members who will be contemplating joining our community service initiative. The facility should have a complimentary shuttle service to O'Hare airport. Facilities that do not have such a service should include an explanation of the shuttle transportation available and indicate any cost. The specifics for our events are as follows: Registration Area: Day 1: A registration area with four 6-foot skirted tables and 8 chairs set-up outside the general session room. The tables should be facing each other two on one side and two on the opposite side. Two wastebaskets are also needed. An area should be designated for luggage until sleeping rooms are available. Meeting Rooms: Day 1: General session for 130 people in rounds of 8 chairs per table, plus 4 breakouts for 20 people each, and a hospitality room* Day 2: 3 breakouts for 45 people each, and a hospitality room* (no general session) Day 3: General session for 130 people in rounds of 8 chairs per table, and 4 breakouts for 20 people each *Hospitality room can be the same room dinner is being served. Note: All meeting rooms should be set in rounds, and pencils should be provided on day one only instead of ink pens. Sleeping Rooms: 50 double/doubles, 10 singles at the government rate or below. A few participants will be arriving on the day before the PSO begins requiring approximately 5-10 sleeping rooms. The majority of the guests will arrive the morning of the PSO (day 1). CNS will provide a rooming list. Program Outline and Meals Required: Day 1: Registration 10:00 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m. Lunch 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. PSO begins 12:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Refreshment Break 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. PSO cont. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Hospitality area 7 p.m. -- 10 p.m. Day 2: Breakfast 8:00 a.m. -- 8:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions 8:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Lunch 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions cont. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Refreshment Break 2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions cont. 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. VISTA Panel 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Hospitality area 6:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Day 3: Participants checking out 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.(Designated luggage area needed)Breakfast 8:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. State Meetings 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.Closing Ceremony 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Lunch 12:00 p.m. PSOends approximately 1:00 p.m.*Meal summary: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 refreshment breaks. A/V Equipment: The general session room should have a podium, a microphone, a table for materials beside the podium and a flipchart with markers. On day one only, we may need an audio cart, screen, and vcr. A flipchart with markers should be available in each breakout room and a table for materials at the front of the room. Additional audio needs will be determined as needed. Additional Information: FACILITY MUST BE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. Bids must include the following information: 1 Per night sleeping room rate for single and double occupancy, not including tax. Include room tax separately. 2 A per person cost for all catering. We will only consider food costs which fall within federal per diem for your area. 3 Charges for meeting room space and audio-visual.4 If not complimentary, transportation costs to facility. Please submit bids to: Corporation For National Service,77 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 442, Chicago, IL 60604, ATTN: Training Specialist, No phone calls will be accepted. All bids are due by COB November 15, 1999. Posted 10/13/99 (W-SN391043). (0286)

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