MODIFICATION
M -- NPS Reponses to Questions.
- Notice Date
- 11/16/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- Contracting Office
- PWR - PWRO Pacific West Regional Office-Oakland National Park Service 1111 Jackson Street, Suite 700 Oakland CA 94607
- ZIP Code
- 94607
- Solicitation Number
- YOSE003-08
- Response Due
- 12/18/2008
- Archive Date
- 11/15/2008
- Point of Contact
- Darby Watson Financial Analyst 5108171365 darby_watson@nps.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Question No. Questions Answers 1 What is the value of the current inventory and can it be acquired? Per terms of the Prior Contract, the New Concessioner must acquire the inventory of the Prior Concessioner. This value is estimated at approximately $6,439. This is explained more thoroughly on Page 2 and Page 12 of the Business Opportunity. 2 Is the liquor license included? The Prior Contract does not require the Prior Concessioner to sell his liquor license to the New Concessioner. The National Park Service estimated the costs to obtain a license and transfer fee on Page 13 of the Business Opportunity. 3 How many employees does Hugh currently have working for him? One full time and one part time. 4 What are the operating expenses, salaries, wages, benefits, supply expenses, utilities expenses? The prospectus provides publicly available information regarding the Prior Concessioner's operations. These specific expense details are considered confidential business information not subject to public disclosure. 5 Is there facility rent? There is no rent. However, the New Concessioner must pay a franchise fee to the National Park Service. See Section I of the prospectus, Business Opportunity, Franchise Fee, Page 13. 6 Annual property tax? State and local jurisdiction in El Portal is discussed on Page 8 of the Business Opportunity. It is the National Park Service's understanding that Mariposa County does assess a possessory interest tax on properties that are occupied but not owned by the occupant. Contact Mariposa County Assessor's office at 209-966-2332 for information 7 Are large companies allowed to bid? Yes, any member of the public can submit an offer. 8 Will there be interviews of [offerors]? Offerors are not interviewed. 9 Who sits on the panel? Voting members of evaluation panels are federal employees but not those directly employed by the subject Park. Other industry and technical advisors may assist panel members in evaluating proposals, but are not voting members. A park representative will also be available as a technical advisor for any park specific issues, but is not a voting member. . 10 Will Yosemite NPS concession staff provide any direction to the contract panel about community needs? See response to question 9. The National Park Service believes that the prospectus, as written, appropriately reflects the needs of the park visitors as well as the community. 11 Does the Park govern or control the concessioner's business operations (wages and operating costs)? The Park does not control the Concessioner's wages and operating costs. However, the Concessioner must comply with the New Contract, including its provisions regarding oversight by the National Park Service. 12 How do the concessioner and the Park interact? These interactions are detailed in the New Contract, including Exhibit A (Operating Plan) and Exhibit E (Maintenance Plan). 13 Is there an accessibility plan? Part of the work that the NPS will be doing to the Concession Facilities include making the front entry to the building more accessible for all customers. 14 Does the Park or the concessioner provide a safety plan? See Section V, Risk Management Program, of the Draft Operating Plan. 15 When does the contract start? NPS estimates that the effective date of the contract will be before the end of the first quarter of 2008. See Business Opportunity, Pg. 11 discussing NPS completion of deferred maintenance.. 16 Are gift items allowed for sale? No. See Summary of Business Opportunity, page 1, Required Services, of the contract prospectus. 17 Will the interior walls be painted? By whom? Before the New Contract begins, the National Park Service will paint exterior and interior walls, as described in the Business Opportunity, Pg. 11. Thereafter, all painting will be completed by the Concessioner. See Page 3 of Exhibit E-1 to the New Contract., 18 Would the paving be done in the summer? All paving activities will be done in such a way as to maintain access to the building. NPS does not have a defined schedule date for paving at this time. 19 Are there asbestos issues? There may be asbestos in the restroom floor tile, but no NPS remediation is planned since it is not friable. 20 Will the new operation have a preferred offer in the future? The 1998 Concessions Act gives a limited right of preference in renewal to some Concessioners in certain circumstances. These circumstances are set out in 36 CFR 51.E, which is included in the Appendices to the Prospectus. As these circumstances are dependent in large part on annual gross receipts as they will exist in the first twelve months of the next contract, it is difficult to estimate what those conditions will be six years from now. 21 This is a historic building: what about the compressor on the outside of the building? The compressor is included in the Personal Property that must be purchased from the Prior Concessioner. It would be the New Concessioner's responsibity to maintain all Personal Property including the compressor. 22 Since the NPS is not making the repairs [before the commencement of the New Contract], would the operator be allowed to be there, too, when the contractor is working? Whether or not the repairs are completed directly by NPS or a Contractor , NPS expects the facility will need to be closed for a brief period during interior repairs. At that time, only entry by authorized personnel will be permitted consistent with applicable health and safety requirements. 23 The list said that there would be no selling of gift items in the store (toys, mugs, t-shirts) for guests. I am wondering if you are trying to eliminate that service. NPS intends to retain the old time general store atmosphere that has existed for many years Historically, gift sales have been nominal. Also, the building assignment has limited square footage and NPS does not believe there would be sufficient space for sale of such items. See Operating Plan, Pg. 19 for specific items required for sale 24 Are you capping the toy section? See response to question 23. 25 Once you have the floor done, we will pretty much have an open building that we can do what we want with? The Business Opportunity, section of the Prospectus states that this concession contract will provide for year round operation and management of an old time general store offering a variety of grocery and retail items, which are specifically listed. The ambience and close community flavor of the store is expected to remain essentially unchanged under the new concession contract, without resemblance to characteristics of a convenience store. 26 How will we be monitored (by the NPS)? See response to question 12. 27 Regarding the coolers, I noticed that one was looking like an antique and the other was newer. Could they be consolidated? It would save considerably on the power bill. Yes, equipment (personal property) can be moved, changed, and replaced. 28 When would be decision (about a new operator) be made? A decision will be made by NPS following the receipt and evaluation of proposals which are due at the NPS regional office in Oakland, California, on December 18, 2007. 29 What about prices? The merchandise pricing method will be used for grocery and convenience items. This method is described in the NPS Approval Guide, Appendix B to the Prospectus. 30 The warehouse (NPS) buys from Pioneer Market; could that be done through the El Portal Market? NPS is required to follows Federal Acquisition Regulations when procuring services or products for the benefit of the National Park Service. 31 By 2012, we are going to see $100/barrel oil. How will the park work with the concessioners to operate? To the extent economic forces affect business operations holistically, the NPS merchandising rate mark ups should accommodate those changes. NPS concessions law (36 CFR, Part 51) stipulates that the concessioner has a reasonable opportunity for net profit in relation to capital invested and the obligations of the contract. NPS does not guarantee a profitable concession operation. 32 Are there safety and environmental audits? Yes, as discussed in the See Exhibit A ,to the Draft Contract, Operating Plan, and in the New Contract. 33 What about Mariposa County possessory interest taxes? How much are they? See response to question 6.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: El Portal Administrative Site Yosemite National Park 10893 Highway 140 El Portal, California
- Zip Code: 95318
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 95318
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