S--2026 ELKO ROOKIE SCHOOL CATERING

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140L392600021 addresses questions received during the Q & A period. The questions and answers are attached to this amendment.

• The Q & A portion of the solicitation is affected.

• No terms and conditions have been changed.

• The Period of Performance remains 06/01/2026 to 06/05/2026.

• Quotes and supporting documents must be submitted via email to amanda_cline-rispress@ios.doi.gov no later than 5/4/26 at 1300MS.

• Required Technical and Price Information is attached.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "2026 Elko Rookie School Catering" opportunity.

• Vegetarian/Gluten-Free Meals: The requirement is for 1 gluten-free attendee and 1 vegetarian attendee per mealtime (breakfast, lunch, dinner). These specific meals are part of the total 60 personnel meals requested, not in addition to them.
• Kitchen Availability: No kitchen facilities will be provided for meal preparation. Meals must be packaged and ready for transport, as specified in the Statement of Work.

These clarifications do not appear to alter any requirements, due dates, or submission rules mentioned in the original solicitation, but bidders should ensure their proposals account for the need to provide pre-packaged meals without on-site preparation facilities.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide prepared, packaged meals for approximately 60 people attending a Firefighter Rookie School hosted by the Elko BLM District.

• Provide prepared, packaged meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from June 1st to June 5th, 2026.

• Meals must be picked up at the vendor storefront, which must be located within 25 miles of the Spring Creek Horse Palace.

• Meals must be ready for pick-up by specific times: Breakfast by 6:30 a.m., Lunch by 11:30 a.m., and Dinner by 4:30 p.m. daily.

• Vendors must provide all food, condiments, coffee, water, juice/lemonade, utensils, plates, napkins, and cups for each meal.

• All meals must be individually packaged.

• Vendors must meet specific requirements for meal content, including options for standard and special dietary needs.

• Meals must meet specified nutritional values and quality standards for meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and other items.

• Special dietary meals must be of equivalent quality and quantity to standard meals.

• Vendors must adhere to proper PPE requirements to prevent virus spread.

• Dates: June 1st – June 5th, 2026.

• Location for pick-up: Vendor storefront within 25 miles of Spring Creek Horse Palace (4550 Lamoille Hwy, Spring Creek, NV 89815).

• Location for use: Spring Creek High School and adjacent BLM land (coordinates provided).

• Ability to accommodate special medical dietary needs.

• All food items must meet USDA inspection and grading standards where applicable.

• Condiments must be single-use and individually packaged.

• Specific packaging requirements for sack lunches and supplemental sandwiches, including "Consume by" dates.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a pricing sheet or bid schedule for catering services at Spring Creek Horse Palace. It outlines the specific meals and their associated costs for a defined period.

• Location: Spring Creek Horse Palace, 670 Bronco Drive, Spring Creek, NV 89815
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Quantity: 60 people per meal
• Period of Performance (POP): June 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026
• Fields for Completion: Unit Rate, Qty, Unit Price, Total Price for each meal, and a Total for the Location.
• Vendor Information: A space is provided for the Vendor Name.

This document is crucial for bidders as it details the specific catering services required, including the number of people to be served, the types of meals, and the performance period. Bidders must use this sheet to calculate and submit their pricing for each line item and the overall total. The vendor name field indicates where the bidder should identify themselves.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for the State of Nevada, specifically for the counties of Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Pershing, and White Pine. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Electrician, Nurse, Computer Programmer, various technicians).
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing."
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), detailing applicable requirements and minimum rates for 2025.
• Outlines general benefits such as vacation and holidays.
• Provides a "Conformance Process" for situations where a required job classification is not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing a contract in the specified geographic area. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees, directly impacting the cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these minimums to comply with the Service Contract Act.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for catering services for the 2026 Elko Wildland Fire Service Rookie School. The services will be provided at the Spring Creek High School in Elko, Nevada, from June 1, 2026, to June 5, 2026. The catering is for approximately 60 participants and staff.

• Prepared, packaged meals to be picked up at the vendor storefront before each meal.

• Meals must accommodate approximately 60 participants for 5 days.

• Specific meal breakdown: 300 breakfast meals, 300 lunch meals, and 240 dinner meals.

• Ability to accommodate special medical dietary needs.

• Contract Type: Single firm fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to June 5, 2026.

• NAICS Code: 722320 (Caterers).

• Size Standard: $9 Million.

• Set-Aside: 100% set-aside for Total Small Business.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Amanda Cline-Rispress by April 27, 2026, at 1300 hours.

• Questions will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation.

• Quotes and supporting documents must be submitted electronically via email to amanda_cline-rispress@ios.doi.gov by May 4, 2026, at 1300 hours.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on a best-value, trade-off process, considering Past Performance, Technical, and Price.

• A menu showing planned items is required and will be used to ensure well-balanced meals, but is not a deciding factor in award.

• This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Total Small Business.

• Offerors must complete electronic annual representations and certifications at SAM.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses related to commercial items, labor standards, environmental requirements, and representations and certifications.