EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Tender

This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Products And Commercial Services Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12, Subpart 12.6, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation. Quotations Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. The Contracting Officer Is Utilizing Policies And Procedures Prescribed In Part 12, Acquisition Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services. Solicitation Number Rfq 45310025q0008 Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-01 Effective On November 12, 2024. Convention Centers, Hotels, And Other Full Service Facilities That Can Satisfy The Requirements Listed Below Are Encouraged To Submit A Quotation. Quotations From Third-party Entities Will Not Be Considered. This Solicitation Is Considered An Unrestricted Procurement. the U.s. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office Of Field Programs, State, Local And Tribal Programs Has A Requirement For A Contractor To Provide Meeting Facilities, Rental Of Audio Visual Equipment/support Services, Food And Beverages, Business Services And Lodging To Conduct A Four-day Joint Fepa-tero Conference. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc) Is Conducting A Joint Training Conference For Fair Employment Practices Agencies (fepas) And Tribal Employment Rights Offices (teros). the Government Anticipates With A Minimum Of 225 Attendees And An Anticipated Maximum Of 250 Attendees. To Be Eligible For Consideration, The Contractor’s Proposed Facility For The Seminar Must Be Located In Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. the Government Contemplates The Award Of A Firm-fixed Price (ffp) Contract. the Quotation Package Shall Include The Following Line Items In A Written Quotation: (fy 2025): Contract Line Item Number: Clin 0001, Rental Of Conference Space – Quantity 4 Days Each (see Below List Of Conference Space Requirements), Unit Price $ , Total Clin 0001 $ ; clin 0002, Food And Beverage Services (see Below List Of Food And Beverage Requirements, Unit Price $ Per Person Rate Per Day, Unit Price $ , Total For Clin 0002, $ . clin 0003, Rental Of Audio Visual Equipment And Technical Support – Quantity 4 Days Each (see Below List Of Audio Visual Requirements), Unit Price $ , Total For Clin 0003 $ ; clin 0004, Business Services Expenses – 4 Days (see Below List Of Business Services Requirements), Unit Price $ ____, total For Base Period Clin 0004 $ . Total Price For Clins 0001 Through 0004: $ the Preferred Dates For Consideration In Order Of Preference June 1-june 5, 2025 (1st Choice), June 8-june 12, 2025, (2nd Choice), And July 13-july 17, 2025 (3rd Choice). please Indicate Availability For Each Date In The Technical Portion Of The Quotation. No Other Dates Or Combination Of Dates Will Be Considered By The Government. the Conference Provides For Meeting Space For Training Sessions, Along With Food And Beverage Service For Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, And Morning And Afternoon Breaks. Registration Starts Monday From 8:30am To 4:30pm Et. The Conference Starts Tuesday And Wednesday 7:30 Am To 6:00 Pm Et, Thursday, 7:30am To 1:30pm Et. a Contract Will Be Awarded To The Responsible Quoter Whose Quotation Represents The Best Value To The Government. The Prospective Contractor Must Be Registered In The System For Award Management (sam) Database At The Time The Quotation Is Submitted. Registration Is Free And Can Be Completed On-line At Http://www.sam.gov. Each Quotation Must Clearly Indicate The Capability Of The Quoter To Meet The Requirements Specified In This Combined Synopsis/solicitation. general Requirements: The Following Requirements For The Training Facility Are Specified In Terms Of Minimum Requirements. Accessibility: Americans With Disabilities Act (ada) Requirements: All Facilities, Including Training Rooms And Rest Rooms And Audio-visual Equipment, Must Be Fully Accessible To Individuals With Disabilities In Compliance With The Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act. Accommodations For Disabled Individuals May Include, But Are Not Limited To, Accessible Parking Spaces, Elevators, Adequate Sound Systems, Wide Aisles And Wheelchair Ramps. A Site Visit May Be Conducted By The Disability Business And Technical Assistance Centers (dbtac) Prior To The Award Of The Contract. Parking: There Must Be Adequate Free Or Low Cost On-site Parking For All Participants. Confirmation Policy: The Eeoc Anticipates The Need For Sleeping Rooms On Sunday Through Thursday. Eeoc Will Require The Hotel Contact Person To Provide A Listing Of Registered Participants With Reserved Sleeping Rooms Prior To The Lodging Date To Verify The Rooming List As It Develops. Amendments And/or Substitutions May Be Necessary. description Of Facility And Minimum Requirements the Following Requirements For Lodging And Conference Space Are Minimum Requirements: Lodging: Guest Rooms Shall Be Located Onsite. The Facility Shall Be Centrally Located Within No More Than Three Blocks Walking Distance Of Area Retail, Restaurants, And Attractions. The Contractor Shall Provide A List Of All Local Restaurants Within A Ten-minute Walk From The Contractor’s Facility. lodging Payment Arrangements: Participants Will Contact The Hotel Individually To Obtain Room Scheduling And Shall Be Responsible For Payment Of Individual Guest Rooms And All Incidental Charges Upon Checkout. Payment Amount For Lodging Cannot Exceed, On A Daily Basis, The Maximum Per Diem Rate In Effect In Accordance With The Federal Travel Regulations Including Taxes, Gratuities, And Other Costs. Charges For Incidental Expenses Such As Telephone Charges And Room Service Will Be The Responsibility Of Individual Guests. local Transportation: The Contractor Shall Also Provide A List Of Options For commuting From And To All Airports And Railroad Stations (if Applicable) Within The area. If The Contract Facility Provides Shuttle Service, Contractor Shall Indicate If the Service Is Free Or What The Fee Is For The Service. Also, Indicate If The Shuttle service Is Wheelchair Accessible. room Rate: The Contractor Shall Provide The Sleeping Rooms For Eeoc Staff And Presenters At Or Below The Federal Government’s Domestic Per Diem Rate Which Is Available On-line At Http:/www.gsa.gov. The Facility Will Not Require Advance Payment From Conference Participants Covering The First Night Of Lodging. Guest Rooms Shall Be Located Within The Same Building As The Meeting Rooms. guest Rooms: Individual Travelers Will Schedule And Pay For Their Guest Room Nights. The Schedule And Range Of Guest Rooms Anticipated For This Conference Are As Follows: sunday, 35 Sleeping Rooms monday, 250 Sleeping Rooms tuesday, 250 Sleeping Rooms wednesday, 250 Sleeping Rooms thursday, 65 Sleeping Rooms friday, 0 Sleeping Rooms clin 0001 – Conference Space – Meeting Facilities: All Meeting Rooms Shall Be Wheelchair Accessible. The Meeting Facility Shall Be Available For Consecutive Nights And Consecutive Days As Specified Below: conference Will Be Held Monday Through Thursday On The Dates Provided Previously. the Following Meeting Spaces/rooms Shall Be Available Throughout The Conference: registration Area: Registration Area Shall Be Near The Main Plenary Room(s) And Will Include Two Skirted Eight-foot Tables, Configured As Follows: Two Tables Next To Each Other To Accommodate Training Materials. The Facility Shall Provide Signage Identifying The Conference Location Within The Hotel. Set Up Shall Be Completed By 12:00 P.m. Et On Monday. The Registration Area Must Remain Set Up And Available Throughout The Duration Of The Conference. secured Office/working Room: A Secure Office Or Working Room Is Needed Where Conference Materials Can Be Assembled, Sorted, And Stored. This Will Also Be Used As A Work Area For Staff. The Room Must Include At Least Two Six-foot Tables And Trash Receptacles. Telecommunication Requirements Include Electrical Outlets And Internet Access. two Plenary Meeting Rooms: Large Plenary Meeting Room Shall Accommodate Up To 250 People Set In Classroom Style With No More Than Two People Per Six-foot Tables Or 3 People Per Eight-foot Tables Which Are Covered And Skirted. Spacing Between Rows Of Seating Shall Be sufficient For Easy Wheelchair Access. Two Six-foot, Covered And Skirted Head Tables On A Stage With Four Moveable Chairs And Podium With Microphone. The Stage Shall Have Steps With A Handrail On One Side And Shall Be Wheelchair Accessible With A Low To Moderate Incline. The Tables Shall Include Writing Paper, Pens, And Water With Glasses For The Participants At The Start Of The Morning And Refreshed For The Afternoon Sessions. There Shall Be Sufficient Space At The Back Of The Room To Place Additional Chairs, If Needed. Room Will Be Available Between 7:30 Am – 6:00 Pm Et On Tuesday And Wednesday, And 7:30 Am – 1:30 Pm Et On Thursday. medium Plenary Meeting Room Shall Accommodate Up To 100 People Set In Classroom Style With No More Than Two People Per Six-foot Tables Or 3 People Per Eight-foot Tables Which Are Covered And Skirted. Spacing Between Rows Of Seating Shall Be Sufficient For Easy Wheelchair Access. two Six-foot, Covered And Skirted Head Tables On A Stage With Four Moveable Chairs And Podium With Microphone. The Stage Shall Have Steps With A Handrail On One Side And Shall Be Wheelchair Accessible With A Low To Moderate Incline. The Tables Shall Include Writing Paper, Pens, And Water With Glasses For The Participants At The Start Of The Morning And Refreshed For The Afternoon Sessions. There Shall Be Sufficient Space At The Back Of The Room To Place Additional Chairs, If Needed. Room Will Be Available Between 7:30 Am – 6:00 Pm Et On Tuesday And Wednesday, And 7:30 Am – 1:30 Pm Et On Thursday. breakout Rooms: Four Breakout Rooms To Accommodate At Least 65 People Each, Set In Classroom Style With No More Than Two People Per Six-foot Table Or 3 People Per Eight-foot Table Which Are Covered And Skirted Or Round Tables Of 6-8 People Per Table. Each Table Shall Contain Writing Paper, Pens, Ice Water With Glasses, Candy Or Mints For Participants. Tables Shall Be Refreshed For Afternoon Sessions. All Chairs Shall Be In Working Order, Free From Soil And Able To Move Easily. There Shall Be Enough Space Between Tables To Maneuver A Wheelchair. The Hotel May Provide The Large Plenary Meeting Room And Medium Plenary Meeting Room As Two Of The Four Breakout Rooms. All Breakout Rooms Will Be Available 7:30 Am – 6:00 Pm Et On Tuesday And Wednesday, And 7:30 Am – 1:30 Pm Et On Thursday. small Group Meeting Room: This Meeting Room Shall Accommodate Up To 30 People Set In A U-shape Style With Tables That Are Covered And Skirted. The Tables Shall Include Writing Paper, Pens, And Water With Glasses For The Participants At The Start Of The Morning And Refreshed For The Afternoon Sessions. There Shall Be Sufficient Space At The Back Of The Room To Place Additional Chairs, If Needed. Room Will Be Available 8:00 Am – 7:00 Pm Et On Monday; 7:30 Am – 6:00 Pm Et On Tuesday And Wednesday; And 7:30 Am – 6:30 Pm Et On Thursday. all Meeting Rooms Must Have A Suitable Sound System So All Participants May Hear And Ask Questions Of The Speakers. Both Meeting Rooms Should Be Arranged Classroom Style With Chairs And Tables For Writing And Handouts. All Chairs And Tables Shall Be In Acceptable Condition (the Furniture Is Not Broken, Soiled, Rusted Or Damaged In Any Way That Would Injure The Individual Or Damage Clothing). Aisle Space, Including The Space Between Tables And Desk, Need To Be Accessible For Persons In A Wheelchair. Walls Should Be Constructed In Such A Manner That They Confine Inside Sound And Reduce Or Prevent The Transmission Of Extraneous Sound. Both Rooms (including Luncheon Area) Should Be Equipped With A Working Sound System Which May Be Controlled By The Speaker And Which Projects Equally To All Areas Of The Room. Rooms Should Be Configured To Allow Every Participant A Clear View Of The Speaker And All Visual Aids. Each participant Should Have A Clear View Of At Least One Of The Projection Screens In Use. Rooms Should Be Well Lit To Accommodate Extensive Reading And Writing And All Lighting Should Be Uniform And Should Not Produce A Glare. Heating And Air Conditioning Should Provide A Comfortable Level Of Air Quality And Room Temperature When Rooms Are At The Maximum Capacity. Rooms Should Be Refreshed After Each Session And Debris Removed. clin 0002 – Food And Beverage Service: Buffet Breakfast To Be Served On Tuesday, Wednesday, And Thursday Between [approximate Time Of Service: 7:30 A.m. And 9:00 A.m. Et] And To Include A Protein (such As Eggs And/or Meat), A Potato Dish, Assorted Pastries, Breakfast Breads, Bagels And Cream Cheese, Sliced Fresh Fruit And Yogurt, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea, Hot Water And Assorted Fruit Juices. morning Break To Be Served On Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday Between [approximate Time Of Service: Tbd] And Shall Include, At A Minimum Refresher Of Coffee, Tea And Water. buffet Luncheon To Be Served On Tuesday And Wednesday Between [approximate Time Of Service: 11:45 A.m. And 1:15 P.m. Et]. Buffet Shall Be Set Up Outside The Large Plenary Meeting Room And Individuals Will Be Permitted To Bring Food Back Into The Large Plenary Meeting Room For Consumption. Typical Lunch Must Consist Of Chicken Or Comparable Entree, Seasonal Vegetables (an Offering Sufficient To Serve As Main Meal For Vegetarians And Vegans), A Starch, Bread Or Rolls/butter, Dessert, Juices, Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee And Iced Tea. Please Provide Recommended Lunch Buffet Menus, With Prices Per Person Served With Regular And Decaffeinated Coffee, Water And Tea (iced Or Hot). afternoon Break Is To Be Served On Tuesday And Wednesday Between [approximate Time Of Service: Tbd] To Include Assorted Drinks, Bottled Water, Herbal Teas Along With A Snack That May Consist Of Cookies And/or Brownies, Whole Fruit, Or Chips. Provide Recommended List Of Beverages And Snacks And Their Related Prices. small Group Food And Beverage – Only Needed On Monday And Thursday Afternoon [approximate Time Of Service: Tbd]. The Estimated Number Of People Receiving This Service Is Up To 30 People And Is Subject To Change. small Group Breakfast To Be Served On Monday Between [approximate Time Of Service: 7:30 a.m. And 9:00 A.m. Et] And To Include A Protein (such As Eggs And/or Meat), A Potato Dish, Assorted Pastries, Breakfast Breads, Bagels And Cream Cheese, Sliced Fresh Fruit And Yogurt, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea, Hot Water And Assorted Fruit Juices. Please Provide Recommended Breakfast Menus, With Prices Per Person Served. small Group Luncheon To Be Served On Monday Between [approximate Time Of Service: 11:45 a.m. And 1:15 P.m. Et]. Typical Lunch Must Consist Of Chicken Or Comparable Entree, Seasonal Vegetables (an Offering Sufficient To Serve As Main Meal For Vegetarians And Vegans), A Starch, Bread Or Rolls/butter, Dessert, Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Juices And Iced Tea. Please Provide Recommended Lunch Menus, With Prices Per Person Served. small Group Afternoon Break Is To Be Served On Monday [approximate Time Of Service: Tbd Et] To Include Assorted Drinks, Bottled Water, Herbal Teas Along With A Snack That May Consist Of Cookies And/or Brownies, Whole Fruit, Or Chips. Provide Recommended List Of Beverages And Snacks And Their Related Prices. small Group Afternoon Break Is To Be Served On Thursday [approximate Time Of Service: Tbd Et] To Include Assorted Drinks, Bottled Water, Herbal Teas Along With A Snack That May Consist Of Cookies And/or Brownies, Whole Fruit, Or Chips And A Hot Or Cold Food Item. Provide Recommended List Of Beverages, Snacks And Hot Or Cold Food Item And Their Related Prices. quoter Should Also Submit An All-day Food And Drink Package With A Per Person Rate Per Day. All Food And Beverage (f&b) Services Need To Be Located In Areas Accessible To Individuals With Disabilities. The Luncheon Should Be Arranged So That All Individuals Can Be Seated And Served Sufficiently. pricing For Food And Beverages Shall Include The Price For The Item(s), Plus The Gratuity (service Charge), And A Statement From The Contractor Indicating Whether The U.s. Government Is Exempt From State Tax, If Applicable. The Eeoc Is A Tax Exempt Federal Agency; Please Do Not Include Any Sales Tax In Quotations For Which The Federal Government Is Exempt. the Contracting Officer Representative (cor) Will Contact The Contractor Within 72 Hours Of The Event To Confirm The Number Of Participants. The Contractor Shall Provide Food And Beverage For A Minimum Of 250 Participants Each Day. The Contractor Shall Invoice The Eeoc At The Agreed Upon Rates For Meeting Room Rental, Audio Visual Equipment, Food And Beverages, And Business Services. Charges For Food And Beverage Service Shall Be Reflected On The Invoice As The Cost Incurred Per Person. clin 0003 – Rental Of Audio Visual Equipment And Technical Support: The Following Services And Audiovisual Equipment Will Be Required: large Plenary Meeting Room – Needed On Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday. podium With Wired Microphone; Laptop Computer With Internet Connection [1 Each] hand-held Cordless Microphone [2 Each] table Top Microphone For Table Next To Podium [3 Each] mixer With Sufficient Tracks To Amplify Speech And Sound Audible To Entire Audience Gathered In The Meeting Room. projection Package Linked To Podium Laptop Computer. projection Screens Appropriate For Size Of Meeting Room [2 Each] av Package (movable Cart, Power Cord And Power Strip) technical Assistance In Setting Up All Equipment, Including Splitters In Order To Assure That All Registrants Can Hear And See All Presentations. equipment And Av Package Including A Technician To Enable Live Streaming Of Plenary Speaker(s) To Audience Participating Remotely. av Technician To Monitor And Maintain Speech And Sound At Audible Levels During Meetings Held In Meeting Space. medium Plenary Meeting Room – Needed On Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday. podium With Wired Microphone; Laptop Computer With Internet Connection [1 Each] hand-held Cordless Microphone [2 Each] table Top Microphone For Table Next To Podium [3 Each] mixer With Sufficient Tracks To Amplify Speech And Sound Audible To Entire Audience Gathered In The Meeting Room. projection Package Linked To Podium Laptop Computer. projection Screens Appropriate For Size Of Meeting Room [2 Each] av Package (movable Cart, Power Cord And Power Strip) technical Assistance In Setting Up All Equipment, Including Splitters In Order To Assure That All Registrants Can Hear And See All Presentations. av Technician To Monitor And Maintain Speech And Sound At Audible Levels During Meetings Held In Meeting Space. breakout Room(s) – Needed On Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday. If Hotel Only Provides Two Additional Breakout Rooms, Hotel Will Allow For Large Plenary And Medium Plenary Rooms To Be Repurposed For The Use Of Serving As Breakout Rooms. requirements For Room: podium With A Hand-held Wireless Microphone That Can Attach To The Podium. [1 Each] projection Screen Appropriate For Size Of Meeting Room [1 Each] av Package (movable Cart, Power Strip And Cord). small Group Meeting Room – Needed On Monday And Thursday. Requirements For Room: projection Screen Appropriate For Size Of Meeting Room [1 Each] projection And Av Package To Allow For Laptop To Be Connected And Projected On To Screen. the Contractor Must Submit A Detailed Pricelist For The Audio-visual Equipment And Technical Support, Including High Speed Wireless (wi-fi) Internet Access, And Electrical connections. Also, Include The Price For The Items, Inclusive Of An Hourly Rate And The Number Of Labor Hours With Breaks Included In A Day Rate For Audio Visual Support Services (if Needed), Plus The Gratuity/service Charge. clin 0004 – Business Services. Wi-fi Access For Presenters In Meeting Spaces: High Speed Wi-fi Connectivity For Presenters In All Meeting Spaces (large Plenary, Medium Plenary, Breakout Rooms, Small Group Meeting Room, Secured Office/working Room). business Center: Business Office Support (copying, Faxing, Etc.) May Be Required Throughout The Conference. Hotel Must Provide A Pricing List For Copying, Faxing, Shipping, And Receiving Charges For The Hotel To Include Any Surcharges And Taxes. receipt And Storing Of Materials: The Hotel Shall Have Procedures And Facilities In Place To Receive And Store All Conference Materials Shipped In Overnight Mail. Charges For This Service Shall Be Included In The Business Center Charges. pre-conference Meeting And Conditions: A Pre-conference Meeting Either Via Telephone, Zoom/teams, Or In-person To Be Held At The Contractor’s Facility To Discuss The Objectives Of The Conference, Meet Staff Responsible For Implementing The Contract And Address Any Questions Regarding Elements Of The Statement Of Work, Within A Mutually Agreed Upon Time Prior To The Start Of The Conference. signage: Signs And Floor Plans Directing Participants To The Meeting Rooms Shall Be Provided By The Facility. This Shall Include A Daily Electronic Announcement Board, Announcing The 2025 Joint Eeoc-fepa-tero Training Conference. The Electronic Board Shall Easily Be Visible To Participants And Identify Meeting Room Locations. other: It Is Anticipated That Some Additional And/or Miscellaneous Expenses Might Be Incurred During The Conference Such As Service And Set Up Charges, Electrical Hook-up Fees, And Other Necessary But Unpredictable Expenses Which May Arise During The Conference. All Anticipated Charges For Additional Work Or Deliveries Of Requirements Outside Of Those Stated In The Government Contract Must Be Approved By The Cor And Communicated To The Government’s Contracting Officer In Writing Prior To Acceptance Of The Related Invoice And Payment Processing. the Facility Shall Agree To Allow The Eeoc To Bring In Audio-visual And Other Equipment And Connect These To The Facility’s Audio Visual/public Address System, As Necessary. Reporting Requirements pre-award Reporting: In Their Quotation, The Quoter Must Submit A Detailed Breakdown Of All Cost To Include Lodging Rates, Meeting Space, Food And Beverage, Av Equipment, Labor And Service Costs, And Any Other Miscellaneous Charges, Which Are Necessary For The Success Of The Conference. Prior To Conference Reporting: The Contractor Will Provide The Designated Eeoc contact With Online Access To Hotel Reports With Information About Confirmed Room Reservations Or An Electronic List Of All Hotel Confirmation Numbers For All Participants, Staff And Presenters On A Weekly Basis Prior To The Conference. during Conference Reporting: In Addition To Pre-conference Meeting, There Will Be A Daily Reconciliation Of All Charges Incurred With The Eeoc Designated Representative. The Charges Will Include Food And Beverage, Av Equipment And Labor, Telecommunication And Business Center Charges. post Conference: The Contractor Shall Submit A Final Invoice Covering All Charges Within Five (5) Business Days After The Completion Of The Conference. The Contractor Shall Submit A Detailed Report With The Invoice That Consist Of The Following: Room Usage By Date And Attendee, Detailed Av Charges By Meeting Room And A Detailed Breakdown By Day For All Food And Beverage Charges And A Grand Total By Category For Reconciliations Of The Event. Period Of Performance period Of Performance-the Base Period Is From Date Of Award Through Execution Of The Fy 2025 Joint Fepa-tero Conference. contract Administration-inspection And Acceptance the Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Under The Resulting Contract Shall Be Designated At The Time Of The Contract Award. method Of Payment: The Preferred Payment Method Is Payment By Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card. The Contractor Is To Apply Charges To Government Purchase Card Only After Final Invoice Has Been Accepted And Reconciled By The Cor. cancellation: Should Eeoc Elect To Cancel This Contract, Eeoc Will Provide A Written Notification To The Contractor No Later Than Sixty (60) Calendar Days Prior To The Scheduled Event. By Receipt Of This Cancellation Notice, The Contractor Agrees To Release Eeoc From Any Cancellation Penalties Or Charges. If There Is A Cancellation Within Sixty (60) Calendar Days Of The Scheduled Event Date, Paragraph (l) Termination For The Government’s Convenience Or (m) Termination For Cause Of Far Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions - Commercial Items Will Govern. submission Of Quotation: All Interested Parties Shall Submit With Their Quotation A Detailed Breakdown Of All Costs To Include Conference Space, Rental Of Audiovisual Equipment And Technical Support, Food And Beverage Service, Business Services, And Any Other Miscellaneous Services And Equipment Which Are Necessary For The Success Of The Seminar. In Addition, A Price Quotation Utilizing Attachment 1, Quotation Response Form, Shall Be Included. Quotations Shall Be Submitted In Three (3) Separate Volumes As Follows: Volume 1 - Technical Capability; Volume 2 - Past Performance; And Volume 3 - Price. Pricing Must Be Submitted Using The Line Item Structure In The Above Schedule Of Supplies And Services Of This Rfq. A Separate Attachment May Be Included In Volume 3 For Pricing Information On Menu Items, Transportation, Parking, Applicable Tax Rates, And Sleeping Room Rates. Your Quotation In Response To Rfq 45310025q0008 Is Due January 17th, 2025 At 12:00 P.m. Et. Quotations Will Be Accepted Via E- Mail. If Electronic Copy Of The Quotation May Be Submitted Via E-mail, Addressed To Melisza.coates@eeoc.gov. questions: Questions Regarding This Request For Quotation Should Be Submitted To Melisza Coates, Contract Specialist Via E-mail At Melisza.coates@eeoc.gov. Telephone Inquiries Or Responses Are Not Acceptable. The Deadline For Submission Of Questions Regarding 45310025q0008 Is January 10, 2025, 12:00 P.m. Et. Any Questions Received After The Above Mentioned Date And Time Will Not Be Considered. The Government Will Not Reimburse Interested Parties For Any Cost Associated With Responding To This Business Opportunity. All Responsible Sources May Submit A Quotation Which Shall Be Considered By The Agency. The Anticipated Contract Award Date Is On Or Before February 28, 2025. basis For Award: The Government Intends To Award A Firm Fixed-price Contract To The Responsible Quoter Whose Quotation Is Responsive To The Solicitation And Is Determined To Be The Best Value To The Government, Using The Tradeoff Approach. Selection Of The Best Value To The government Will Be Achieved Through A Process Of Evaluating The Strengths And Weaknesses Of Each Quoter’s Quotation Against The Below Described Evaluation Criteria. In Determining The Best Value To The Government, The Technical Capability And Past Performance Evaluation Criteria, When Combined, Are More Important Than The Evaluated Price. The Government Is More Concerned About Obtaining A Superior Technical Capability Quotation Than Making An Award At The Lowest Evaluated Price. However, The Government Will Not Make An Award At A Price Premium It Considers Disproportionate To The Benefits Associated With The Evaluated Superiority Of One Technical And Management Quotation Over Another. Thus, To The Extent That Quoter’s Technical And Past Performance Quotations Are Evaluated As Close Or Similar In Merit, The Evaluated Price Is More Likely To Be A Determining Factor. evaluation Factors For Award: The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Quotations. These Factors Are Listed In Their Relative Order Of Importance: Technical Capability, Past Performance, And Price. factor I – Technical Capability: contract Requirements quotations Will Be Evaluated On The Quoter’s Ability To Provide All The Contract Requirements Regarding Meeting Space, Food And Beverage, Audio-visual Equipment And Technical Support, Lodging, And Secured Storage. Quotations Must Address The Quoter’s Ability To Meet Ada Requirements For Accessibility As It Relates To Meeting Space, Lodging And Parking. Quotations Will Be Evaluated On The Quality Of The Customer Services Provided, The Layout Design And Quality Of The Facilities As Reflected By The Physical Layout And Atmosphere Of Meeting Space, Amenities Such As Free Wi-fi In The Conference Space, And Upkeep Of The Facilities. location. Quotations Will Be Evaluated On The Ability Of The Quoter To Provide A Facility In Downtown Phoenix, Arizona With Adequate Low Cost Or Free On-site Parking For Participants And Presenters. availability Of Dates. Quoters Will Be Evaluated On The Ability Of The Quoter To Provide The Required Services On The Dates Requested. Additional Consideration Will Be Given To Quoters Who Can Provide The Required Services On The Preferred (1st Choice) Dates. availability Of Government Rates: Quotations Will Be Evaluated On The Ability Of The Quoter To Provide The Required Lodging At Or Below The Government Rate Or Market Value For All Conference Participants And Presenters. meeting Space: Quotations Will Be Evaluated On The Ability Of The Quoter To Provide The Required Meeting Spaces Within The Statement Of Work. factor Ii – Past Performance: the Quoter Must Provide References For A Minimum Of Three (3) Government Or Non-government Contracts Which Provide The Same Or Similar Services; Contract Must Have Been Awarded Within The Past (3) Years. The Information For Each Reference Shall Include The Following: name And Address Of Government Agency And Other Non-government Client; name, Title, Email And Telephone Number Of Contracting Officer Or Other Point Of Contact; name, Title, Email And Telephone Number Of Client’s Program Manager, If Applicable; contract Number, Period Of Performance, And Total Dollar Value Of Contract; And description Of Services Provided. list Any Problems Encountered On Each Contract And The Contractor’s Corrective Actions. eeoc Will Evaluate Past Performance Based On Timeliness, Customer Service And Corrective Actions Taken (if Necessary). A Quoter Without A Record Of Relevant Past Performance Or For Whom Information On Past Performance Is Not Available Will Not Be Evaluated Favorably Or Unfavorably On Past Performance. factor Iii – Price: the Price Quotation Will Be Evaluated Against The Independent Government Price Estimate. Evaluation Of Quotations Will Consider The Following Pricing Information: Pricing Provided For All Line Items Listed In The Schedule Of Supplies And Services Of This Solicitation In The Units And Format Provided. supplemental Agreements – If Any Hotel Submitting A Quotation Has Any Supplemental Agreements, Those Agreements Must Be Submitted With Their Quotation. If The Hotel Requires Signature Of A Supplemental Agreement That Was Not Submitted With The Quotation, The Quotation Will Be Rejected. site Visits: The Eeoc Reserves The Right To Conduct A Site Visit Of All Quoters Who Are Rated To Be Technically Acceptable. The Site Visit Will Review And Evaluate The Same Technical Items Identified In The Technical Capabilities Portion Of The Technical Evaluation Factors. notice: The Government Intends To Evaluate Quotations And Make Award Without Discussions (except Clarifications As Described In Far 15.306(a)). Therefore, The Quoter’s Initial Quote Should Contain The Vendor’s Best Terms From A Price And Technical Standpoint. The Government Reserves The Right To Conduct Discussions, If The Contracting Officer Later Determines Them To Be Necessary. The Government Also Reserves The Right To Conduct A Site Visit Prior To Award. applicable Provisions And Clauses: The Provisions At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors – Commercial Products And Commercial Services Applies To This Acquisition. 52.212-2, Evaluation-commercial Products And Commercial Services, The Vendor Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provisions At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications - Commercial Products And Commercial Services With Your Quote. The Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Products And Commercial Services And Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statues Or Executive Order-commercial Products And Commercial Services, Clause 52.203.6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government, Clause 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreement Or Statement, Clause 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities, Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment, Clause 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation And First –tier Subcontract Awards, Clause 52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractor’s Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment, Clause 52.209.10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations, Clause 52.222- 3 Convict Labor, Clause 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies, Clause 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities, Clause 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, Clause 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity For Veterans, Clause 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities, Clause 52.222-37 Employment Reports On Veterans, Clause 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act, Clause 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, Clause 52.222- 50 Combating Trafficking In Persons, Clause 52.222-52, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standard To Contracts For Certain Services-certification, Clause 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Texting Messaging While Driving, Clause 52.225-13 Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases, Clause 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer – System For Award Management Are Incorporated By Reference, Clause 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors. Clause 52.233-3 Protest After Award And Clause 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim. to Obtain The Above Provision/clauses In Full Text, Please Visit Https://www.acquisition.gov/far. Method Of Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer. rev. 004_10-01-2018