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S203--RFQ - DRRTP CATERING (VA-26-00032464)
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This solicitation amendment extends the deadline for quote submissions to January 22, 2026, at midnight EST, with all responses to be sent via email to the designated contracting officer. The contract pertains to catering services at the Disabled Veterans Rehabilitation Transitional Program (DRRTP) in Atlanta, Georgia, and is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 722310. A critical aspect of the solicitation is the requirement for a Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) Food Service Permit, which may be obtained post-award during a phase-in period but must be submitted at least 14 calendar days before the start of performance, scheduled to begin May 1, 2026. Offerors are allowed up to a 30-day post-award phase-in to finalize permits, staffing, and kitchen readiness. All proposals will be evaluated solely based on the submitted documentation, with prior permits or materials not considered unless included in the current bid. The contract also involves adherence to a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) affecting incumbent employees, with specific wage rates, benefits, and labor requirements detailed for positions such as cooks and food service specialists. The CBA outlines paid sick leave, health and welfare benefits, pension contributions, jury duty compensation, vacation accrual based on years of service, bereavement leave policies, and the obligation of the new contractor to comply with these labor terms, potentially requiring workforce continuity. Technical submissions are limited to a five-page narrative, exclusive of permits, menus, inspection reports, certifications, HACCP descriptions, and insurance documents, which must be submitted separately. Offerors must provide a fully detailed three-week sample menu for all meal periods plus holiday menus. Proof of facility location within 60 miles of the performance site is required via signed lease or distance map. The HACCP plan should address key food transportation controls and be finalized prior to contract start. All offerors will be evaluated on the completeness and compliance of their current submissions.
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Contract Value
$280,873.29Place of Performance
Fort McPherson Campus Atlanta VAMC DRRTP, Atlanta, GA, 30310, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Add Updated Price Cost Schedule with Updated Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 04/30/2027 - Base 05/01/2027 04/30/2028 OY1 05/01/2028 04/30/2029 OY2 05/01/2029 04/30/2030 OY3 05/01/2030 04/30/2031 OY4
Add Correct predecessor Collative Bargaining Agreement (CBA) (ATTACHED) Please ensure that all quotes are in compliance with Section 4(c) of the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA)
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