Department of the Treasury, Comptroller of the Currency, Administrator of National Banks, 250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20219

V -- HOTEL GUEST ROOMS, MEETING ROOMS AND RELATED SERVICES SOL CC-98-Q-0017 POC Thora Stanwood, Contract Specialist 202-874-4716 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) requires the facilities and services of a qualified hotel to provide guest rooms, meeting rooms and related services for the Large Bank EIC Conference which shall be held sometime between August 30 and October 29, 1998. There will be approximately 350 attendees for the three day meeting. The estimated maximum number of sleeping rooms is 342 for each of three nights. There will be an estimated maximum of the following events: three general sessions (approximately 350 classroom style); twenty concurrent sessions (approximately 50 classroom style each); two receptions (approximately 300 people each); three continental breakfasts (approximately 250 people each); three luncheons (approximately 300 people at each); one dinner (approximately 300 people). To be eligible for award of this contract, the hotel must be 1) located in a major metropolitan area in the continental U.S.; 2) compliant with the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, 15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq, (Public Law 101-391) and hold a FEMA certification number; 3) be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq. (ADA); and 4) have one of the following quality ratings: First class or higher per the Official Hotel Guide; two stars or higher per the Mobil Travel Guide; three diamonds or higher per AAA; three crowns or higher per the OAG Business Travel Planner. The OCC anticipates issuing the solicitation on or about March 4, 1998. The date for receipt of proposals will be twenty one (21) days from the solicitation date of issue. All interested hotels may submit a proposal, based on the solicitation requirements, which shall be considered by the OCC. Please submit a written or faxed request for a copy of solicitation CC-98-Q-0017. The fax number is 202-874-5625. ***** (0057)

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